My last entry was melancholy, bleak and empty. I was feeling completely overwhelmed and overloaded. I talked about the problem I have, when in the midst of trials and tribulation, of letting go and laying my burden at the feet of our Savior. God is good and God is constant and prayers have been answered at the request of His petitioners! I can feel that the burden I was struggling with has been lifted from my shoulders and am reminded, once again, that God is in control and gives peace to those who come to Him in prayer and supplication.
My son-in-law is taking some positive steps, on his own, to get the help he needs to allow God to work in him and make him whole! He has called me many times over the last few days and asked that I set up appointments for him and get everything lined out for him to meet with a counselor – and he would then attend the meetings I scheduled for him. I told him consistently that he has to take the steps needed for himself – find a counselor, preacher or someone else he can talk to and can work with him to get the help he needs. Yesterday I received a call from a minister who said my son-in-law had come to him asking for help. I feel like he is definitely taking some steps in the right direction.
We had family pictures (minus Toni’s family because of illness in the family) taken last week, so I’ve included them here. I’m very proud of my family and love every opportunity to show them off to anyone who is kind enough to feign interest.
Sunday evening, we attended a choir recital for Addyson. This was her first recital and she was a little nervous, but she did a great job! She was so cute and I love watching young children performing. The expressions on their faces – either of excitement or fear – is precious! I am also including some pictures from the recital.
Mother is still having problems with extreme agitation. She woke up this morning calling for her Mom, trying to climb out of bed and crying. She told me she thought she would probably be arrested today because she broke into the telephone company. I told her she had not ever done anything like that, but she insisted that she had and would not go back to sleep until I checked outside to make sure there were no “motorcycles” here. I gave her morning medication, got her cleaned up and she was able to go back to sleep. I worry some because she is becoming weaker and unable to support herself so much of the time now. I have almost dropped her a couple of times and have wondered how I will be able to lift her when she becomes totally unable to support herself.
Candace just talked to her Gramma about something and while on the phone with her was told about another woman at church who has lost her mother and now has a lift that I might be able to use with my Mom. Another prayer answered!!
I’m so ready for Christmas! Saturday, my family – brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews – meet for our get-together! We don’t exchange gifts anymore – we stopped that a long time ago! It’s so great for all of us to be together! Since we are all grown and have grown children, it’s hard to get everyone together in once place very often. I’m excited to be with them and hopefully to win the “pie contest”. I know Charlie has hopes that he will win, but I will certainly have my best entry there for judging!
Saturday evening Jody and I, with all our children and grandchildren (I hope and pray everyone will be able to be there) will meet together at Michael and Elizabeth's house for our Christmas together! I love to see the excitment of the kids as they open each of their gifts! It's going to be a great day and I can hardly wait!
In Everything Give Thanks
A four-year-old boy was asked to return thanks before Christmas dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and all his aunts and uncles. Then he began to thank God for the food. He gave thanks for the turkey, the dressing, the fruit salad, the cranberry sauce, the pies, the cakes, even the Cool Whip. Then he paused, and everyone waited ... and waited. After a long silence, the young fellow looked up at his mother and asked, "If I thank God for the broccoli, won't he know that I'm lying?"My son-in-law is taking some positive steps, on his own, to get the help he needs to allow God to work in him and make him whole! He has called me many times over the last few days and asked that I set up appointments for him and get everything lined out for him to meet with a counselor – and he would then attend the meetings I scheduled for him. I told him consistently that he has to take the steps needed for himself – find a counselor, preacher or someone else he can talk to and can work with him to get the help he needs. Yesterday I received a call from a minister who said my son-in-law had come to him asking for help. I feel like he is definitely taking some steps in the right direction.
We had family pictures (minus Toni’s family because of illness in the family) taken last week, so I’ve included them here. I’m very proud of my family and love every opportunity to show them off to anyone who is kind enough to feign interest.
Sunday evening, we attended a choir recital for Addyson. This was her first recital and she was a little nervous, but she did a great job! She was so cute and I love watching young children performing. The expressions on their faces – either of excitement or fear – is precious! I am also including some pictures from the recital.
Mother is still having problems with extreme agitation. She woke up this morning calling for her Mom, trying to climb out of bed and crying. She told me she thought she would probably be arrested today because she broke into the telephone company. I told her she had not ever done anything like that, but she insisted that she had and would not go back to sleep until I checked outside to make sure there were no “motorcycles” here. I gave her morning medication, got her cleaned up and she was able to go back to sleep. I worry some because she is becoming weaker and unable to support herself so much of the time now. I have almost dropped her a couple of times and have wondered how I will be able to lift her when she becomes totally unable to support herself.
Candace just talked to her Gramma about something and while on the phone with her was told about another woman at church who has lost her mother and now has a lift that I might be able to use with my Mom. Another prayer answered!!
I’m so ready for Christmas! Saturday, my family – brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews – meet for our get-together! We don’t exchange gifts anymore – we stopped that a long time ago! It’s so great for all of us to be together! Since we are all grown and have grown children, it’s hard to get everyone together in once place very often. I’m excited to be with them and hopefully to win the “pie contest”. I know Charlie has hopes that he will win, but I will certainly have my best entry there for judging!
Saturday evening Jody and I, with all our children and grandchildren (I hope and pray everyone will be able to be there) will meet together at Michael and Elizabeth's house for our Christmas together! I love to see the excitment of the kids as they open each of their gifts! It's going to be a great day and I can hardly wait!
In Everything Give Thanks
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:4
Wow, the family pics all came out so good! We haven't been to a 'photographer' in so long... they did a great job. I'm glad to hear things are looking up, everyone has been in my prayers.
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