Hopping on to say "Merry Christmas" and I hope everyone has had a safe and Blessed Christmas.
We were very Blessed this Christmas season!! I will admit....it has been a little rough though.
We celebrated with our kids on Christmas eve and again for Christmas lunch. As always, the food, the games, the laughter and our time together was given and received with tons of love.
This best part of this Christmas season was in celebrating the birth of "Jesus!" My heart is FULL in knowing that all of our kids and grandkids know and celebrate the "reason for the season." They love the Lord and are all beautiful reminders of God's faithfulness to our family.
Christmas comes and goes so quickly, but the memories we make linger in our hearts long after decorations are packed away. I am deeply grateful for traditions that bring us together year after year and for a Savior whose birth gives meaning to every season of our lives.
Even though the past few days have been difficult and even a bit emotional, our family has stood firmly together. Each one has gone out of their way to surround their dad, grandfather, and FIL (We have the best son-in-laws EVER) 💛💛 with love, patience, and support, doing everything to make this Christmas season a little easier for Sam.
In the midst of the difficult moments, I've seen compassion, selflessness, and unity shine through in such beautiful ways. This is exactly what family does. We all love fiercely through the good times as well as the more difficult times.
....this is Love and Christmas is LOVE!!
Shug...
PS: I'll be back to fully posting and commenting on Monday. Honestly speaking...I am so exhausted. I think I'm just going to rest these next couple of days. Love you all!!
God bless you both and your sweet family. Rest and bask in the glow of a wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteShug, take all the time you need.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear from you! I think we are all exhausted. I slept the entire first half of the day today! How is Sam feeling?
ReplyDeleteDarn, they made me anonymous again! Last comment is Ginny.
ReplyDeleteYes, please rest !!! Your body , soul and spirit needs to just rest. Prayers continuing for your precious Husband.
ReplyDeletePraying for a blessed New Year for all of you.
(((hugs)))
Sue
Rest up! Take good care of Sam! Glad they took the fluid off of his lungs.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you and your family in prayer and a very Merry (belated) Christmas to you.
ReplyDeleteRest sounds like a good plan. You must be running on fumes by now.
ReplyDeleteYour family has been through SO much in the past few weeks!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for writing, and for the update. I’m glad most of your family live so close. As always, love, hugs, and prayers.❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕
ReplyDeleteI am happy you had a wonderful Christmas. I am not surprised you are exhausted. Rest. Praying for Sam.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about Christmas being about love. The song "Love Came Down at Christmas " sums up that sentiment perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI love your family header and so glad your family helped so much with Sam. Happy that you all pulled together and held each other up... Enjoy your down time and get rested up for the New Year that is speeding closer and closer
ReplyDeleteThat much socializing and holiday activity probably wasn't the best thing for for his health, recovery.
ReplyDeleteShug, I read the update on Sam, and your post, and I am praying for you all during this time. I'm glad your family is there and y'all were able to share Christmas and make memories together. I hope you both can just rest for the next few days. Take care my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shug, for taking time to let us know about where Sam is in his health situation. Please know that I'm praying for both of you! And yes, get that rest you need so much, my friend.
ReplyDeleteYour is such a beautiful family, Shug!
ReplyDelete... all smiles in spite of the challenges. I'm grateful to hear you're taking time for yourself to rest and re-charge. Holding you and Sam in my continued prayers!
Thank you for the update on Sam. I am continuing to pray for Him and a full recovery from the drain. Praying that there will be no cancer also.
ReplyDeleteRest my Dear Friend.
Sue
Olá, Shug
ReplyDeleteEm oração pela vida do Sam, que Deus restaure a sua saúde. Família reunida é um presente de Deus, e saber que todos servem a Jesus é uma bênção enorme, Natal é amor, desejo um 2026 abençoado, um forte abraço.
Best wishes to you and your family. Praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Happy New Years!! Rest!
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Donna
Getting some rest in after all of that sounds like a perfect idea. Just some down time is the best. Nothing wrong with that. I rest often. It's wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI can understand the hard times between the first year without your brother and then Sam being sick as well. That's not easy stuff. So happy that your family is glued together well during these times.
Love and huggs to you.
Yep. These days after are for resting, my friend. I hope you get in some cozy naps and some good movies too! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteKeeping you and Sam in prayer.
ReplyDeleteYou had a wonderful Christmas, Shug. I enjoyed seeing all the Header pictures. I hope you're getting the rest you so need. I'm still watching Christmas movies, and the spirit of Christmas is in my heart. I hope Sam is feeling better. Wishing you love and peace and joy in the new year, Shug.
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My dear Shug...I'm so sorry to read about the difficult times that Sam has had to endure. I'm glad that he was able to enjoy Christmas Day a bit. You have such a lovely family...both inside and out. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog
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ReplyDeleteHello Shug, we received 9 inches of snow Sunday. We had one family member to make it home, and he did, before the wind kicked up.
ReplyDeleteI loved the header you shared, the collage of photos is so fun. Love all the smiles.
Prayers for Sam, I pray for him daily.
Love to you,
Carla
It sounds like your family had a very beautiful Christmas, despite the health challenges Sam is having, Shug. You are right that families must stick together in the bad times as well as the good. May you enjoy the New Year gatherings and know the Lord is with you all, his faithful servants. Warmly, Susan
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