Ok...so with the new look of my Holidayish blog and my children listening to Christmas music in the car already, (really Kameron requested me to put a CD in, 2 months ago), and the kids ready to decorate, those are not the only things getting me in the Christmas spirit...our family has already received the best Christmas surprise. That is really "pushed" us into the Christmas spirit...here's the scoop....
We are so blessed to have a very special and generous family that has made it possible for us to spend Christmas with our entire family....
We were blessed with 5 plane tickets for our family to have a Tennesee Christmas this year with our very close family!!!!!
Can you believe it??? I couldn't at first..it took quite a bit for it to sink in.
When we shared with the kids what God had done for us...they all screamed and ran thru the house dancing, rolling around on the floor, yelling..."We're going to TN for Christmas...we get to see everyone". They couldn't contain themselves, it was such a blessing for me to see them so happy, it made me cry.
Don't get me wrong I am blessed with a happy family, however, since our family has left, they just miss them greatly.
My family is making plans already...places to go, things to do...our annual gingerbread house construction, baking, eating, decorating, shopping, spending the best day of the whole year together, me getting to open the present that Unle Rick buys for me...haha!!! Rick did you hear that!!!! It's a big en!!!
We can't say enough to this special family and how much this means to us...our children are so excited and we are too, especially Unle Rick...
I had really just planned on not spending Christmas with my family this year...with a family of 5...it's not the easiest thing to make happen.
Then I prayed too God, not asking for Him to make a way for us...but, I made a promise to God that I would be a good steward of this Christmas for my children, I have a lot to be thankful for and that is where I was going to focus my attention. They needed me to be strong and happy, as this would not be easy for them. There are so many people that would give anything to have their family together like mine. So I was choosing not to complain, pout or be angry. I believe God honored that and gave me the desires of my heart without me asking. I mean really it's not like he doesn't know what's in my heart. Think about it!!!
One last thing...we didn't tell our children who it was that God used to bless us, not because they are not important but we wanted them to know that it was given from God and to protect the privacy of their hearts. The only reason I am sharing here is for it to inspire someone else in any similar situations.
God is a good God!!!!
So on to my story...So one day on the way to school, Kameron prayed as we normally do, however, today was different, this was his prayer....
"Father, I thank you that we get to go to Aunt Sheri's for Christmas,
Father, I thank you that there is snow at Christmas,
and I thank you that Christmas comes fast,
and I thank you for the people that gave us the money for our plane tickets,
and Father, I thank you that you put a blessing on their home."
Ok, so I lost it and started to cry...what an amazing prayer. I love it!! I am so proud of Kameron's praying, he does an amazing job.
Thank you again to this special family for your obedience. I agree with Kameron...may God bless your life and home.
So Tennessee...HERE WE COME!!!
Unle Rick here we come!!!!
Til Next Time with T!!!!
8 comments:
sweetness! what a beautiful prayer of gratitude!! may blessings abound!
i was blog hopping tonight and came across your CUTE blog. i haven't seen many bloggers from the bay area so i decided i must leave a comment!
We cannot even express how thankful we are to that wonderful family. They really blessed our entire family by helping you get here! I agree, this year has been tough in that our very close family has been apart. This is the absolute best blessing that God could give us. I am already so excited that I can't hardly sleep at night. We're making the list of things to do with the kids. We are definitely getting into the Christmas spirit here. We just want to also say thank you...we pray God's blessings on your lives and home! God is so good!
WOW!!! I sat and cried when I read this post! It breaks my heart in a good way that you guys get to spend Christmas together. I am sooooo glad that this family made your dreams come true!!!! May God Bless them abundantly for what they have done for you.
I actually read this yesterday but couldn't comment bc I had to "be quiet". In this time of Thanksgiving, it's wonderful to hear the surprising & wonderful ways God moves. Thanks for sharing and reminding me again that God is so good. Enjoy your time in TN!
We are so thankful for this family as well. It was looking like it was going to be a very different Christmas this year without the family being together. It would have been so hard (emotionally). We are so excited for you guys to come!! You are so right T God is a good GOOD God!!!
Oh yeah, I forgot....Rick said to ask this family something, "WHAT DID I EVER DO TO THEM? WHY, WHY, WHY ARE THEY DOING THIS TO ME... GUMPS FOR THREE WEEKS!!!"
Of course, those of you who know Rick, know he's only teasing. I thought it was so funny...that really was his first response when I told him the GOOD news! Yes, T, I think he'll have to get you a big present just for that!
Holy crap, the gumps for 3 three weeks. I can't wait. I'm gonna be in heaven. Kamerons prayer is amazing for a 6 year old. Its that good parenting. I love you guys and can't wait to see all of you.
I am so excited for you guys! I know that you will take a million pictures so that we can experience it too!
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