After a whirlwind trip up north and back we spent our Christmas Eve morning ringing bells for the Salvation Army! The boys love to put change in the red kettles, and we try not to pass one without putting at least a few coins in. We really want to teach the boys about charity, compassion and sharing what we have with others. It seems like we don't have enough of a lot of things sometimes, but we are very blessed when compared to so many others.
I have been very frustrated that I can't do the things I love to do at this time of year because of this broken foot. It's slowed me down a lot, but that has been a good thing as well. I'm just trying to appreciate the slower pace and the time we are able to spend together. No, I didn't get everything I wanted to get for the boys, I didn't have everything as picture-perfect as I wanted to...but we are together. We have two sweet boys who had as much fun ringing bells as they will opening presents tomorrow morning. And for that I am content.
So true, Jen. It's so easy to look at all of the mini disasters and miss all of the great blessings! So glad you had a nice Christmas! Peace to you!
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