I’m *trying* to learn a big lesson at the moment… and it’s not easy.
Shalom
I don’t think I know anybody who isn’t touched by the current climate in one way or another – jobs under threat, companies struggling to survive, more month than money and a general malaise which isn’t helped by the gloom merchants in the media.
At the moment we are facing uncertain times ourselves – my work isn’t too stable right now and, if I am honest, pay day is often a nervous time until someone manages to check the bank accounts just to make sure we have money there.
In it all we are still believing that God is in control and still has plans and a purpose for us. For example we still believe that we are being called to move to Peterborough at some point, and we both feel it may well be this year. We are also placing our trust, faith and hope in Him – with Mrs H doing better than me most of the time!
Which leads me onto the word SHALOM.
Does Hollywood beckon?
OK – well maybe not just yet but our littlest one was on local TV last week as part of his playschool who had a visitor teaching sign language.
The BBC still have the video up on their website at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7847547.stm
He keeps wanting to watch it on the tele (we recorded it thankfully) and can’t get over the fact that it really is him on the screen 🙂
Mrs H is just gutted we didn’t have more notice so she could have dressed him in a nicer outfit but I bet every mum felt that way.
You WILL relax and chill and take it easy
Determination.
That’s probably the one word that underlined Christmas, and the days just before and after, for me. I have never been so determined to enjoy a season as I have this Christmas. I resolved to go with the flow, not let anything upset or anger me and just enjoy myself and celebrate the festivities as much as possible.
And you know something? It worked! Shocked? I was.
There were no sharp words on Christmas day, no frayed tempers and no tension or nervous twitches – just a complete peace and relaxation, the sort I haven’t felt for a considerable time. Continue reading “You WILL relax and chill and take it easy”
‘Tis the season… a very Merry, Happy and Blessed Christmas
Apart from colds and sniffles we seem to be recovering from illness now, just need some sleep really which isn’t particularly likely at the moment – just need to hope the kids sleep in sometime (yeah right!)
Anyway – health update provided onto the main post…
Being the first Christmas for a few years where I can fully appreciate the joy and wonder of the season it’s been a fairly emotional time as once again I am reminded of the joy and wonder of this season, and once again I am aware of the grace, mercy and Love that God poured out on us when He sent Christ to be with us.
I’ve made a resolution this year to make the most of the season, to fully enjoy all that we can and to spend as much time rejoicing and growing in excitement as the Advent Calendars count the days.
Continue reading “‘Tis the season… a very Merry, Happy and Blessed Christmas”