Growing up I remember always spending the holidays with my family. There were so many kids running in and out of my Grandma's big house on the lake, adults and young people laughing, joking and sharing memories. My Daddy always went hunting early the morning of Thanksgiving and more times than not, brought home the deer that would last us several months of great meals. Oh, we always had turkey with the trimmings and would sit around my Grandma's huge table eating, talking and just being together. My Mama could always make the best creamed (mashed) potatoes ever! I loved it and have the best memories in my heart. I will treasure them all my days.
After I married my beloved husband, I moved to another state. One thing I couldn't bring with me was my sweet family. Traveling back every year to visit with them, especially during the holidays was something my husband made a point to do for me. In the last 4 years it has been very difficult for us financially, to be able to travel. My heart breaks any time I even think about it.
But with trials come victories! And God will bring joy to those seeking Him! Over the last 10 years the Lord has brought a very special family into our lives. Every holiday that we are both home, we spend it together. Either at our house or at theirs. God has a way of easing the heartache and bringing happiness at the same time. I'm not sure if they know how much they mean to our family, but I think they're getting a pretty good idea of how truly special they are.
After I married my beloved husband, I moved to another state. One thing I couldn't bring with me was my sweet family. Traveling back every year to visit with them, especially during the holidays was something my husband made a point to do for me. In the last 4 years it has been very difficult for us financially, to be able to travel. My heart breaks any time I even think about it.
But with trials come victories! And God will bring joy to those seeking Him! Over the last 10 years the Lord has brought a very special family into our lives. Every holiday that we are both home, we spend it together. Either at our house or at theirs. God has a way of easing the heartache and bringing happiness at the same time. I'm not sure if they know how much they mean to our family, but I think they're getting a pretty good idea of how truly special they are.
Thanks Jeff, Bridget, Tanner & Jody for becoming our family. We love you!
What a great time we had for Thanksgiving! Did you say we're coming to your house for Christmas?
2 comments:
You want to know something? The special family is yours! We love those holidays that we are all here and spending it together and we are thankful to be considered a part of your family. We love you guys more than you know!
What a great time we had!! I'm looking forward to the next time we get together...let's play a new game, k! Love you soooo much!
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