Christmas 2019
It has been awhile. I have often thought of how I would like to write things down but there was always so much to do. I had a very nice Christmas season. Last year I was extremely stressed about making it magical and meaningful for my children, making sure I was doing enough service and giving enough and that my children were too. It was a relief when it was all over and I think January last year was my favorite because I could hibernate and rest and have nothing else really expected of me. This year was much different. I had a difficult November with some emotional let downs and stress and frustration with some things that happened and I was feeling really down when the first Sunday of December rolled around. Every first Sunday of the month we as a church fast (go without food and water for 24 hours) and we donate the money we would have spent to those in need. I'll be honest and admit that this is my least favorite commandment because I love food and often have a headache or fe...