Thank you and Holiday Decorating

I cannot begin to say what I feel in my heart today, after reading your sweet, encouraging comments, I surely felt loved, I have been so blessed in so many ways, but never did I realize how much support my bloggy friends could provide me with.  I read every word, and felt every virtual hug that you sent, you are all amazing and I wish that I could send a hug back to you all, thank you, thank you, thank you.  We are doing better, we have a "new normal" around here, we still feel pretty raw and vunerable but we are doing our best to move forward. I was so touched by your stories, it was very difficult to put myself out there and I apreciate all of your honesty and your bravery, I truly drew strength from YOU!!  God Bless you all!!

I am trying so hard to make this a special holiday for my little family.  We went and cut down our own tree, a tradition we started last year and one that we will have forever.  I have kept things very simple this year, I just have not had the energy or creative thoughts this year to do much more.  I found the cute banners at Pottery Barn and knew that was going to be my focal point, simple and easy.  I hung some greens in the house, set up our Willow Tree nativity set and purchased a few driftwood reindeer.  Wa-la, decorating is done.  Christmas cards are not even began, cookies have been baked and already consumed (thanks Grandma),the kids get out of school next week and I have not even finished shopping.  Oh well.  This past weekend we attended the drive through story of Jesus and the Glory of Christmas at a local church, two events that truly get us in the Christmas spirit and helps focus our attention on the real reason we have to celebrate this time of year. 

I am still taking things day to day, somedays I feel very strong, other days, not so much, but I am moving on, focusing on the positives in life and not the negatives, excited about the future and putting the past behind us. I will get back to my happy little self again, I am determined!!!  What a better time than Christmas to start anew.