I have avoided the posting of a month of Gratitude. Really, I have avoided most of the things that I usually enjoy regarding the giving of thanks this time of year. We have been through a lot over the last several months and we aren't finished with the journey yet. Then, the other day at work we were told of the passing of a spouse of a coworker, then my parents neighbors house burned down. OK I get it...We are all well, there is a roof over our head, food in the fridge and it is by choice that we haven't yet turned on the furnace. We have been very blessed that with everything we have journeyed through we have what we have and have been very blessed to have our family and friends support. Christmas is coming and I can't stop it, so as they say, if you can't beat em, join em! The Christmas carols are being prepared for the Singles Ward so we are fortunate to have their Music Chairperson as our child so we enjoyed the beginnings of the carols today. Sometimes after you have lost so many people in a short time it is bittersweet to celebrate this holiday season. So, we have a few tears mixed in with our smiles and giggles. It is such a special time of year how can you not get caught up in the wonderfulness of it all. We took family pics at the park today. This is one of 450 or so. I think we all have posted a few on Facebook....
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I have found it easier to deal with some of our more difficult trials through looking at those things with which we've been blessed. The times like we had at the park while taking these pictures are truly gems in what have been otherwise very difficult times. That was a fun afternoon.
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