Karebear's Korner

Nov. 20, 2006

Many Thanks

    I just wanted to say thanks to all of you who commented on my blog and gave such encouraging words. You all had good points and I would love to respond to each of you individually, but right now it's just not feasable.

    We have spent the last four days fighting colds and sickness in our home. We've managed to watch Mr. Holland's Opus, Anne of Green Gables, Over the Hedge, and have a few more spare rentals, just in case. Laundry has piled up and dishes barely managed to get done. It's the week before Thanksgiving, and we will be winging it with school. Luckily the Principal called off all regular subjects. We will focus on being thankful this week, read some stories about the Pilgrims, and listen to The Legend of Squanto on our way to Thanksgiving Dinner. It will be nice to have a little different change of pace. Hopefully we are all better by Thanksgiving Day and have things at least semi-caught up.

    With the holidays approaching it's hard to not hit the panic button. I know things get busy this time of year, and I am just praying for God's grace to carry me each and every day. I do not want my joy from the season stolen by the dread of busyness I often feel. I believe this time of year is a time for relationships, yet the enemy often steals opportunities from us because of our busy schedules and holiday planning. Often getting together with families can be more of a strenuous time then uplifting. God is the author of our relationships, and He has written a new chapter for us this season. Let us embrace and grasp the gifts He has given us through our friends, families, and those we hold especially close to our hearts. Be thankful for the relationships God has placed in your life, for we do not know how long we will have them. I lost my father to brain cancer 21 years ago this Christmas. I still think of him often and wonder what he would of thought of my life now.

May you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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Nov. 20, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx

I have to remind myself to slow down and not get stressed out as well. Okay, so this happens during a normal day of the year, but especially so during the holidays. I pray for God to give me peace and an extra sweet spirit during the next couple of months. Shameful, I'm sure to even have to ask for such a thing...but I know I can't do it on my own! :-)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, KAREN! Praying for your family to get well and for a very nice, very relaxing time of giving thanks.

Blessings,
Marsha

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Nov. 21, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mamaduso

IT is so difficult not to get caught up in the rush of things. I am trying very hard to not stress out or overdo it. I hope to focus a lot of time with the kids doing special things. I hav eone order to make for the girls and their christmas shopping is done. I will be thankful to get that taken care of. Unfortunately they are the easy ones. Its the rest of the family that is difficult. Bless you and your family this Thanksgiving. Hope the sickies leave the house!
Susan

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Nov. 27, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Narniagirl

I'm glad you posted!!

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Jan. 19, 2007 - Here's a thought

Posted by bubbebobbie

Maybe it would be easier for you to be a guest blogger. You could write on your husband's blog or your daughter's blog. That way when the urge came you could statisfy it with out the guilt of inconsistancy. I recently read a Mother/daughter shared blog where they posted their own versions of the same event. What a hoot!
Because of Jesus, Bobbie

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