I have not yet had a minute to sit and think this year regarding what my Christmas wish might be this year...My prayer for my family and friends. So, as I sit here (freezing in my drafty house whose water pipes freeze if we don't open our drafty cabinetry), I will download a few pictures of the kids that I have taken thus far --and think of what we as a family truly wish for you this year.
OK..I remember one Christmas about 5 or 6 years ago, Eric and I were at his dad's home getting ready for yet another Christmas celebration. The question was asked, before gift giving time, what would one thing could the family pray that the Lord would provide for you by the next Christmas -- I remember thinking.."great question.." Eric and I had just lost a baby due to a miscarriage and had desperately been wanting to begin a family for the five years up to this point in our marriage without success. So, with tears mixed with hope, Eric and I asked the family to pray for a little miracle -- a baby. In March or April of that year, we were able to announce that the Lord had prove faithful and provided another baby. At Christmas that next year, Mackenzie was two months old as we were able to introduce her to the family. I remember many tears of joy by my sister-in-laws and mother in law, as we carried the baby to the house. My wish for you as you contemplate your new year and Christmas wishes, is that you too will be bless with answered prayer. We now have two miracles...Mackenzie and Cooper (that is another story for another blog)! The Lord continues to prove to be faithful, and is our great provider, shepherd and healer of every wound. May He be ever close to you and yours this Christmas and this coming year. Enjoy the pictures of our miracles!
