Fantastic Christmastime

December was great. It was full of service and celebrations. I had the opportunity to be with friends and help others. I couldn't help but feel the importance of ministering to the one and being there for my family and friends and ministerees one by one. I feel some of my difficult experiences from 2019 have helped me to be more kind and understanding to others. It has been nice having Emmy visit and it was a relief to finish the first part of Eight grade for Celia. No more Latin, hopefully.  We have taken trips to the outdoors mainly in citrus heights looking for things,people and shopping. We have loved visiting Spence and taking him out. It was fun to decorate his duplex and bring a little light and spirit into his own home.  I am grateful for the attention and care he gets there. Joe is getting ready to ship off to Idaho and it is nice to know that it is a good thing to launch and we have had time to prepare and some much quality time together. Our family is tight and he will be missed, and I hope to have great reunions when its time. We are so blessed to have Brian and My folks in town.

Blessed Day

I love that Joe serves in the primary and has been coming to church with us consistently. I have always loved to sing the hymns with him in church. I was so pleased to see him receive the Melchizedek priesthood today. I feel suddenly, he grew up and is a man now. I guess I can let him go off to college and live his life and I am so proud of him and all that he has is. He has been making great strides lately and it warms my heart. Brian mentioned me as an example to him in the priesthood and I felt so happy to hear that and so glad for my striving to do the Lord's will.

 

Pre-Thanksgiving

The winds of change came quickly,but that is fine. I've had so much fun with all the good outweighing the bad this last month. Monterrey with Brian was amazing. I loved seeing Santa Cruz all sown to Carmel. Joe Graduated, yay. I had a good IEP with Celia's school so there is some good advocating going on there, despite some trouble.  The visit with Tanya and her son and friends went well. Celia seemed to be enthralled with the snow and it was a great family. time. Black Friday was different this year,but going with Brian and Celia was a lot of fun and not nearly as crowded than on Thursday nigt when I went with Joe. I feel grateful and blessed this holiday season. More peace and happiness through service.