To keep up with this blog! I just haven't been good with my personal blog. I am not even certain if anyone visits it or reads it any longer. Nonetheless I began this really as a way to journal about our life and my hope is that I find some time to once again take time out to write about what goes on in our lives. There is so much happening and some days I am just too tired to sit down and write it all down. So many moments that are going unrecorded that I would have normally taken time to note. It is my wish to be better at this in the upcoming year.
We had a wonderful Christmas. Both Jeff parents and mine came for Christmas, spending both Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. I could tell it was a treat for them to see my children's joy and excitement with Santa Clause and watching them Christmas morning when they found their presents all laid out on the couch. For Jeff and I, we sit back and just love to see the look of amazement in their eyes, knowing full well that the innocence of Christmas will be lost all too soon. Keagan is now 7 and we both sensed a glimmer of doubt in him this year. A few more "inquiries" about Christmas, saying things like "you believe in Santa Clause, right mom". For me, I will be sad when he no longer feels the need to "ask" the question, instead, just knowing the answers. I want him to forever believe in the miracle of Christmas. Realizing how sad it was for me as a child when I discovered the truth. As a family, we try to focus more on the true meaning of Christmas. Why we celebrate it to begin with. The birth of our Saviour. Wanting our children to focus on that message more then anything. For Christmas day and each day.
There are just so many possibilities in life, that it is hard not to feel blessed with ones life. All you have to do is look around you and realize that life is good. We live in a country that is prosperous, safe and free. We take for granted what we have and I hope to step back from all the marketing, the "must have those things" attitude and try and focus on the simple things in life that make me happy. To be healthy, laugh more often, read to my children, take walks and enjoy the wondrous outdoors that I have the freedom to enjoy each and every day. The legs that carry me, the pain free body that allows for me to function and do what I need to do for myself and my family. And to remember that life is short and fleeting. That one never knows when it will be their time to leave this earth. I hope mine is not for a long time to come yet I try never to be naive or arrogant enough to believe I am in control of these choices. It is out of my hands and I will attempt to make each day count. To have meaning. To be filled with a bit more love. Reminding myself that if I expect to receive love I need to first show love to others. I believe it is the only way one can learn how to receive love.
I hope you have a Happy New Year. One full of energy, love, laughter and magic!
My daughter. She is indeed full of energy! And she most definitely knows how to laugh. She teaches me so much each day. We can learn allot from our children. If we just watch and listen.
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