I love this time of year. I love the snow. I love the cold. Love Christmas Break!! I love getting together with family and friends and just being together. I love looking at the faces of my children and enjoying their enjoyment as they open presents. I love to look at the lights. I love to think that a little baby boy, born in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago, was brought into this world to save it. Remember why we celebrate Christmas. It isn't just about spending time with family and Santa and getting presents. It is to celebrate the birth of the Lamb of God, the Son, Immanuel, The MESSIAH!

There is so much to be grateful for this time of year. I am a wretched person sometimes. I complain about the condition of my house. I complain about my husband not doing enough. I complain about how I don't have enough time to accompish what I want to get done. I complain too much. I am going to stop complaining and trust that God will help me, my husband and my family get done what we need to get done.

I have to work all day tomorrow at the guard shack but I will make the most of it by getting my school work done and my using my time wisely. I need to start using my time more wisely. I need to do my chores daily. I need to be in bed by 11:00. I need to get Madison in bed by 9:30. I need to make sure that I get up at 5:30 every day, even on weekends. I need to get in touch with my children and my husband more. I need to get in touch with God more.

Everything revolves around God. When I spend time with God life gets better. When I don't make time for God life gets worse. I will spend more time with God and through Him I will get it together. I will not waste time anymore. I will make m life as full and productive as possible - with HIS help.