As I begin to remember where we were as a family this time one year ago it brings tears to my eyes. God has brought us so far. He is indeed faithful. By faithful I mean what I read in the Bible is true. Yes, TRUE! It says in Luke 6:31 that if we tithe and are giving that He will bless us with more than we can contain so that it may overflow into others lives. My life is a testimony of this.
Last Christmas we did not have the money to spend on wrapping paper let alone gifts. Our church family was so kind as to "adopt" us and gave presents not only to the kids but also to myself and hubby. This Christmas I began to think of all the blessings that have come simply in the month of December. I am so thankful to have a brand new washer and dryer. I use it about 3 times a day! More things I am thankful for are our van. Yes a van! I have prayed for one for the entire pregnancy of our youngest child. And sure enough when she was 4 months old we were able to buy one.
This year has been transforming. It did not start out the easiest but slowly it has a been a growing experience. However painful it was at times I am thankful for the life lessons I have learned along the way including how to treat others and share the little that we have as that is what I'd want others to do for me.
Lastly, I am thankful for my new ability to stretch a buck until is squeels. It is amazing on how little we were able to live on and how God used so many people to bless us with food, toilet paper, and keeping our electric on. I will never again see those standing in line at a food bank the same again. The truth is no one wants to be there but for some it is a place we must along our journey to where we are going.
This Christmas our time shared together around the tree and in our van was treasured. It is a memory that will stick with me forever. No matter what you are struggling with know that it is NOT forever. When the smoke clears who you really are inside will be shining when dusted off.
Feliz Navidad!
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