Thanksgiving came and with turkey, rolls, desert, drink and family the house was warm and cozy and filled with voices and people that create more memories for me.
At this time, how can one not take stock of their life and be thankful? I'm a firm believer that no matter what you have or how little you think you have, someone is worse off.
As we go into our 7th month of unemployment, peace and joy fill not only our hearts but our home. No, a job is not in sight. But what we do have is each other, fairly good health, the love of each other, our God, and our children. These things are riches to us and to others that I know, only wishes that they could have.
We don't have a job but we have a roof over our heads, a car to get us places and two feet to assist in that venture.
We don't know how things will turn out, if staying in Minnesota is an option, but we know that we are not alone in our quest. So many Americans are unemployed at this time and we just joined another family to be with. We also know that we do not walk this path alone, that our Heavenly Father is walking with us, guiding us and giving us the peace and direction that we need.
We just welcomed our fifth grandson, Jacek into the world and family. What a cutie he is and rolling over at just 2 months. His smiles are like his mother's that light up a room, he looks like his father and is a joy to all.
December is a tough month for me. It is not only the month my mother was born in but the month she died in thereby tainting Christmas (which everyone who knows me, knows it's my favorite holiday). My son in law's birthday is also on the same day as my mothers. My fourth grandson went home to the Lord in December so it really is a busy month and one, that if you let it, will take you down into the pit. However, I continue to be thankful that my mother gave to so many thereby making her a blessing to others. My grandson showed me in 29 days the character he was made of and is now being caressed by his Heavenly Father, his great grandfather and other loved ones.
Life is difficult at this time, not because of being unemployed but it's that time of the year that with the holidays that really become a burden to people and they give in under the weight of it all.
So I choose to be thankful. I live with chronic pain and insomnia, I have bursitis, and a hip that will need to be replaced. Pain is very present in my life. But what is more present is the desire to live each day, smile, enjoy life and to be appreciative for whatever I have. And if I don't have something then God must not want me to have it.
So Lord, as we pass from Thanksgiving to Christmas and the birth of your son, I am thankful that you gave me another day to be a reflection of you, to see my girls, to see and take care of my grandsons, to return to the roots of parenting, to seeing my grandsons put tinsel on the tree, to answer many why? from Bennett, to hear Tucker say bless you papa as his grandfather sneezed, to hear Bennett ask Papa to make him a rocket, to walk with them and Mitzee and see them playing in the snow. To talk with a woman in Caribou and learn that her mother died of breast cancer at 56. To share a smile and receive a hug from her because I cared enough to stop and talk. To being able to support my friends in their present circumstances. To be able to take part in the day you have put before me never knowing what I will be called upon to do.
Thank you Lord Jesus for loving me.
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