I  am blessed beyond words to have my Mom....... ...........

I was again reminded this Christmas how unselfish she truly is. She worked herself tirelessly to create a wonderful Christmas for her brothers, sisters, and her Mom not to mention the days of work she put in to creating a perfect Christmas for my family. It was difficult for me this year because I was not able to help as much as I would have liked due to my knee, but even with that she didn't make me feel guilty or feel like I wasn't doing my part. As I grew up I watched her take care of everyone else and even now she continues to be such an example to me. God blesses her for caring for her family and gives her such joy as she works. She is fulfilled and the happiest when she is "doing" for her family. I pray I am as dedicated as she is and that I don't sit until the last dish is done! 

I have gone well into December without blogging and I am not sure how that happened!! We are now in Memphis with Mom and Dad (NeeNay and Poppa). Christmas is just days away and the boys are giddy with excitement. I on the other hand not so giddy!! Last Sunday, December 14 I was having a lovely little Christmas party with my 9th grade girls and we had had 2 hours of laughter and fun. The party was coming to a close Alfred was upstairs and had put the boys to bed. We were playing a dancing game and to my dismay I suffered a small spill. Well okay not small in fact quite major....I jumped up in the air and when I came down my body was facing one way but my right leg was 180 degrees in the other direction. Needless to say I was down for the count and in more pain than I care to remember. Alfred took me to the emergency room after assuring the girls and several parents that I was okay. Now one week later am facing surgery which looms sometime the first week in January for a torn ACL. I am grateful for a precious extended family, Momma T and Aunt Holly, that pitched in and helped with the boys. I know that is only the beginning however.......

I am in such good spirits and I know that my God is in control and He has ordained this time of listening so I am.....listening that is to His heart and what he'd like His child to learn. No this indeed wasn't planned and it interfered with what I thought I wanted my Christmas to look like, but I a  grateful that I have a heavenly Daddy that gives me opportunities and takes care of me in the mist of my silliness.