Ditching Debbie Downer.

Reading through my last few blogs was distressing at best, so I have decided in the spirit of hope at Christmastime to ponder positive things.

1. My dad has been having 'firestorms' in his foot and leg. This could indicate that the nerve that the surgeon thought he accidentally severed was not really damaged but only crimped by swelling. That is a praise the Lord for sure.


2. My kids, although not completely well, are far better than yesterday. I anticipate a full night's sleep. That is something to shout about.


3. I have the most beautiful Christmas tree ever - but that is just one opinion. Since I am writing this blog, it is the only opinion that matters. :)


4. Even though my sister could not be home for Christmas, she had a wonderful family to spend her day with. If you can't be with your own family, that is the family to hang out with for sure.


5. My brother has a girlfriend. A great girlfriend with a great family. He spent today with them. I am so proud of him and the way things are going for him.


6. For the first time since we have been married, there is enough money in our bank account after Christmas for groceries. That either means I am getting better at managing money or that God has met our every need and then some. I'd like to think it's a little of the former mixed with a hefty dose of the latter.

This is me trying.

Tomorrow will hold many more positives.