David's new job.
I didn't need anything else this year. Period. Just the fact David is employed again...I was grateful at Thanksgiving, but even more so yesterday. I was thankful we had presents under the tree for the kids. I was grateful we were able to put all the kids' favorite food out in the afternoon to nibble on. Even though Rebecca came down with a stomach bug...we still had a beautiful, happy Christmas.
Because were were up most of Christmas Eve with a sick child (thank goodness 11 year olds know how to aim!), David and I were in bed before 9:00 PM on Christmas Day! LOL...we were exhausted! I offered up my usual prayers of gratitude, but asked God to please bless all those who:
Didn't have a job
Didn't have presents under the tree, especially those children who didn't get anything
Didn't have a warm home and a soft bed to sleep in
Didn't get the day off and had to work
Didn't have anyone to spend the holidays with
Didn't have any food to eat on Christmas Day
Didn't do anything except struggle to stay alive yesterday.
I kept thinking how different yesterday might have been if David hadn't gotten his job. I know we would have been blessed, no matter what. But...being unemployed is stressful...I haven't forgotten how that feels just yet. And my heart truly hurts for those who were laid off before Christmas...or will be by the end of the year. It's never a good time to lose your job!
Father...thank you. Thank you once again for your gift of employment. We didn't deserve all the graces and blessings we were given over this past year, but I pray we will be able to pay it forward some day.
I wanted to leave you all with my favorite gift I received yesterday. Theresa made this for me at school...and I will cherish it forever...her little hand prints in the shape of angel's wings. :-)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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