Catching Up

November 21, 2024

So much has gone on this fall, I can’t believe it is almost Thanksgiving! I’ve been going in a million directions, and trying to stop, center myself, and sort out what is most important in each moment. I’m not always great at it, but I’m not sure I know anyone who is.

I drove on the highway for the first time in almost 8 years recently! This was a HUGE achievement for me, anxiety had kept me from it for so long. Because of this phobia, I was isolating myself from people who mean too much to me, and I would love to spend more time with – my sister Sue especially.

I’ve started to craft again. I’m making Christmas gifts for certain people and this is again something I haven’t done in soooo long. I’ve got a spare room in my house and I’m working on setting it up for sewing and crafts. My Paul has also asked for a table for tying flies for fishing. I’d be thrilled to have the company, even if we might not agree on music!

I’ve walked in the woods, found a new church (and convinced my husband to come too!). For once I’m not waiting for the next shoe to drop. I’m not going to spoil my happiness now with things in the future that I can’t control.

God has never left me. I’ve prayed so long and hard for improvement. He has sent me skilled doctors and psychologists. They are a blessing and instruments in God’s hands.

I’m excited for Christmas this year. I’m already making plans, planning out presents and such. We’ll have a quiet day and invite the kids and their sweet partners to stop in and celebrate with us. There will be no healthy food on my buffet, only if my son Peter brings a charcuterie board and my son Jon brings some fresh deer meat. Both will be welcome.

Oh! And I’m flying to Tennessee in mid-December to see my daughter Sarah and her family. She and Josiah have three little ones, Talia 9, David 2 1/2, and little Naomi 1. There are definitely cheeks to be pinched and lots of hugs and kisses all around.

I’m grateful that I can feel truly grateful right now. God is all, he is in charge.

Have a blessed Christmas season (or the season you celebrate)!!

David’s Prayer of Gratitude

2 Samuel 7:18

Then King David went in and sat before the Lord and said, “Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?