RIDING THE ROLLERCOASTER: Change and kindness

Christmas is only a few days away and I'm sitting here in a quiet house. A huge change from yesterday at this time. Evelyn is napping and Eli and Ava are at Anna's. They stayed with her last night and went to see Christmas lights. The quiet is nice, but I do miss the chaos. So, I am taking advantage of it.

I still have some shopping to do. Nothing like waiting to the last minute, aye?

But as I sit and think about all the things we will rush out to buy for our kids, family and friends I realize that things have to change for my family. I was recently re-inspired by this post. Its true in so many ways. A simple life leads to a clear head. More time with my family, things will be more organized, the house will be easier to clean, and we will have a deeper appreciation for what we do have. I do believe my kids appreciate what they have but I also think they have way too much. We all do honestly. Its time for a change. A change is a comin'!

The recent events have also brought this to my attention even more. I feel so much pain for those families affected by the tradedy in Conneticut. I pray for them everyday. And I feel a deeper appreciation for my own kids. It also makes me realize what an evil world we live in. It does make fear creep up in my mind, but I know God tells us not to fear. Its hard. I try not to. There are so many things I can say about this, but I will say only one. We as parents have a huge and I mean huge life changing responsibilty. We have to raise our children to be productive, loving, kind members of society. I feel this everyday.A childhood is short but the effects of that childhood is life long.We have a huge power in our hands. There is so much bad in this world but just think of how much good just you can do, you can say a kind word to one person and brighten their entire day, maybe I'll go as far to say change their entire path in life. A kind word goes very far and a harsh, cruel word does too. Let us choose our words carefully and teach our children to do so too. I am not a perfect example of this, as none of us are. But I will try with everyday God gives me to teach my children to love like Jesus. To love every person God created. We live in a very judgemental society and I am not inocent in this. I have done my share of judging others and its wrong. I pray every day that God chooses to use me.

This evil man that went into that school last friday was nothing less than evil. I know some say it was a mental disorder, which of course was, but it was also something else. It was a spiritual issue as well. If God does not live in you, there is only room for one other. I believe that. This man was full of evil. Those precious babies are in the most beautiful, peaceful place. They are not hurting or sad. I pray for every family affected by this tragedy.

I plan to spend the next few days baking with my kids, making homemade gifts for family and loving on them as much as I can. I'm feeling very blessed and very excited about starting " The Great Purge of 2012" yep, I totally gave it a name:)

God bless you all and I pray you have a wonderful Christmas!

A little of our month..................

We had a fun reindeer food making party for the neighborhood kids. I was inspired by this post. Love her blog, I get so much inspration there.