Okay, so I am not the best about keeping up with this journaling thing. I have no excuses, I just dont do it as well as I should.
Today, i just wanted to jot down a few reminders to myself of how thankful I am at this time of year for the wonderful spirit that just seems to be everywhere. It seems that everyone tries a little harder to be nicer, more giving, more caring, etc. I love this Christmas Season and the best that it brings out in everyone. The Spirit of Christ seems to constantly be flowing from so many people. I love the lights, the carols, the Christmas tree and decorations, and all that comes with this time of year.
My one wish every year is that we could just extend Christmas through until July. If only we could live in such peace and happiness throughout the whole year and not just at this time. I try to maintain these wonderful feelings throughout the year, but I know that I do fail at it alot of the times. It is so easy to get caught up in the world and go along with life, forgetting to be nicer, kinder, etc. I am grateful for the reminder at the end of each year of how we should treat each other throughout the upcoming year. I will strive harder to be kinder, friendlier, happier, and more grateful this next year.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Grateful for my children
I have to say that today I am very grateful for all these wonderful children. I have to keep saying that over and over to myself so that on the bad days I have something to remind myself of why I am doing all of this.
Being the mother of 6 children definitely has it's challenges. Most of the time I have a long list of things that need to be done that seems never ending and impossible to finish. The one bright spot in all of it though is the happy smiling faces that greet me each day. Why not have so many kids, I ask? That is 6 times the laughs, 6 times the hugs, 6 times the "I love you Mom" and 6 times the fun.
I found this little quote that just makes my eyes tear up each time I read it. It rings true to me in every way:
I love them equally
But not the same -
for each is different
in their own special way.
Everyday I thank God for
the blessings I received
in having children
as wonderful as these.
Being the mother of 6 children definitely has it's challenges. Most of the time I have a long list of things that need to be done that seems never ending and impossible to finish. The one bright spot in all of it though is the happy smiling faces that greet me each day. Why not have so many kids, I ask? That is 6 times the laughs, 6 times the hugs, 6 times the "I love you Mom" and 6 times the fun.
I found this little quote that just makes my eyes tear up each time I read it. It rings true to me in every way:
I love them equally
But not the same -
for each is different
in their own special way.
Everyday I thank God for
the blessings I received
in having children
as wonderful as these.
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