Today, we visited our friends church. There youngest daughter was being dedicated and we didn't want to miss it. Satan had other plans. First, I did not have a good night sleep AT ALL. Then, Madison woke up and was completely CRANKY. Nothing was good, everything was bad, yucky morning for Madison. Then when leaving, it was such a gross and nasty day. I was determined not to let him take control of time to worship in the house of the Lord. Needless to say, we made it. It is actually the church that is in the community in which I teach so I knew most of the people there. There preacher is actually the brother of my preacher. It is amazing how similarly they preach. I also have his daughter in my classroom and have for 2 years so I know them very well.
The dedication was beautiful and we were able to go to lunch together after the service. All 20 of us! Madison wouldn't let anyone eat until she prayed, which is hard to do when you have 20 people eating at a buffet.
When we came home, we put up the Christmas tree, decorated the hall and dining room, and put lights on the front porch. Madison is SO excited about Christmas this year. I think that she is truly understanding the reason behind the season as well as the Santa, good girl/bad girl. She TOTALLY ROCKS!
I pray that you all have a fantastic holiday season. Please remember that it is so much more than presents (although that is fun). Be kind to people, even the ones that cut in front of you when driving. It is so easy to be "on edge" during this time of the year. Just take a deep breath and smile.
Lots of love to all!
~~Mandy
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