Well...things sure went different for the holidays. I cried and wept for what seemed like hours. And suddenly an idea formed. My husband agreed and he went to the bank and asked them to help him cover a payment so that we could go home for Christmas!! We had no money to spare for anything. We put some gas in the tank and up we went. It was only a 4 hour drive, so that wasn't so bad. The Good Lord had His hand on us the whole way!!! Because we barely burned a half a tank on gas....it was the best mileage we have made in that thing in ages lol!!
We arrived at my sisters house in the afternoon. To learn that my dear grandmother who just turned 85 afew days before Christmas, had caught the flu bug from my parents...they had it before she flew up from where she lives. Poor Grandmother...she was doing fairly well though, she sat in the livingroom at my parents house on Boxing day and we visited with her and she was able to see my children. Her husband just died afew months ago, so she was so happy to beable to see my family, and my sister and brothers families. She also was able to see most of her other grandchildren as well. We arrived home late last night, the roads were so good and the drive was nice - once the children relaxed. lol - it was hard to leave. I don't get to see my family very often. I think we are going to plan a trip up for Easter. My family is not saved...and my parents are going to be moving several hours more away in the spring or summer. Please if I could ask that anyone who reads this....please pray for my family to accept Jesus into their hearts. And especially my grandmother. She really looked rough and so tiny under the big quilt. It is always hard to say goodbye. I am worried that this was my last time to see her.
My children had a good holiday. We were not able to give them much, but they were happy. I am so glad that my children are not spoiled rotten, they loved what we gave them and appreciated everything. My youngest son wanted some hockey things, so we gave him a new hockey stick, and some camoflagued hockey tape, a cartoon, and a new devotional. My middle child, also a boy, loves birds. So we gave him a bird house that he has to build and a pair of camoflagued binoculars...thank goodness for last minute super sales!! We also gave him the same kind of hockey tape as his little brother, and a cartoon book on the Book of Acts. Our daughter, we found her a new cd of Relient K, and tiny teapot with matching mug...she loves tea! I found her some new earrings and an inexpensive brush for her fluffy kitten...who was an early Christmas gift to catch the mouse that surprized us lol.
Today I had my daughter take our little fake Christmas tree down. Abit early....I know! lol. The kitten, whom I should of named retard or something along that line....is such a terror. We arrived home last night...the tree was in good shape. She spazzed completely after we arrived and everyone else went to bed...but me....and completely tore the tree apart. Most of the branches were knocked out and the decorations were scattered. Grrrr. She almost became a decoration herself!!! lol. You know those wind up toys you can find? And they spin and flip and go nuts across your floors? Well picture a kitten doing that! She is just a blur when she goes....I just shake my head. I am so glad that I do not have nice furniture. Because she would be in alot of trouble lol.
Also today....I am sick. I have a nasty head cold. I have actually been sick for several days now. I am the worst at night and in the mornings. The afternoons I am fine...just sniffles. I made homemade turkey soup tonight....as I snagged the turkey carcass from my sister....who was going to toss it!!! We also had turkey buns today too for lunch....there was alot of turkey there.
Well I should run. I pray that everyone at homeschoolblogger are blessed this season. My favorite line to say is "Jesus is the reason for the season" - I dislike Happy Christmas...it is Merry Christmas....because I am merry with my family....and family all together is what makes my holidays so rich and blessed. Even with good friends. I pray that the new season that is fastly approaching us is filled with many blessings for one and all. God Bless!!!
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