did!". It was looking like it was going to be a rather lonely single Christmas for my sister Kaisha, and my good friend Annette and I, until we came up with the PERFECT PLAN! Let's pool our gifts and get our brother in Vernon and his wife and two kids to come down. So that is exactly what we did with the help of our parents and their willingness to support our wish. Bryn, Lisa and the kids arrived on December 21 and that is when Christmas began for us. As I was up late the night before their arrival ironing table cloths and getting beds ready, chocolates out, stuffy's in place and special Christmas decorations out- I realized boldly that I am my Mother's daughter.
To enjoy our Christmas Video- see below:
My Mom is an amazing woman, she loves to entertain, cook and make her
Overs with new friends, to special dinners with those we love- we were blessed to experience the true essence of Christmas- Christ Like Love. Yes we bought a few gifts for the kids, but we didn't go crazy and we spent time together, precious time, full of laughs, tears, and joy.
home special for those she loves. I found it incredibly exciting and intrinsically rewarding to be able to provide for those I love, each and everyone one of them! Kaisha was just as excited so she was out shopping and getting the extra special ant farm she thought the kids would love- and they did! We were finally in the true spirit of Christmas. It was hard to go to work on the 22nd, but the highlight was I brought Morgan my niece with me for a couple hours in the morning to prepare her present for her parents (she coloured a picture and we ironed it on T-Shirts for her parents).
Each minute of every day, brought with it special memories and moments we will each treasure for a lifetime and beyond. Everyone pitched in, and everyone including the dogs had a great time. From Butterfly Gardens, to Sleep-
Overs with new friends, to special dinners with those we love- we were blessed to experience the true essence of Christmas- Christ Like Love. Yes we bought a few gifts for the kids, but we didn't go crazy and we spent time together, precious time, full of laughs, tears, and joy.I know that we are son's and daughters of God and he wants us to truly enjoy this life. He wants
us to seek joy and happiness in eachday so we can fill our hearts with love and share that love with others. The Plan of Happiness is simple, live in thanksgiving daily, love your fellowmen, and serve when the means and opportunity present themselves. My heart is full and my love runs deep, I look forward to striving more diligently this year to make a difference
in the lives of all those who come into mine. I want to live my life as a gift to God, just as my parents gift to Kaisha and I this year was a sacrifice for them to give up special time with their loved ones- we too must sacrifice.
May your days ahead be filled with wonder and special moments as you seek to see God's hand in your lives. To my friends- I thank-you for you have done for me!
