a bit personal and such

we're reading "little women" and i am just loving it. ; ) a cup of tea, this book and a quilt~ sigh. this book has truly sparked conversation, in my little family. ...making due with what we have, especially at this time of the year, is such an important topic.
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i just want to take a moment to remember, all those who will be without this holiday season.
i had a long post written on all that i wanted to say, all i hoped you would remember, but... i don't know...
i trust that you have remembered, your neighbor. you are goodhearted friends. ; )

but i wrote...
this season can be so hard. it's a time where faith can grow stronger or weaker. this is a season where children and adults alike, may believe their prayers, have gone unanswered.
the ups and downs of the holidays can be rough. where i live, it gets desperately cold. i leave my home and see some of the hardened faces, of those who are just trying to get through today, trying to carry the burdens of life... christmas will be just another day, for some. another day to struggle, to make ends meet... just to get a meal on the table, will be a miracle for some.
i love my community, mostly for keeping me grounded. they remind me of where i come from, where i am trying to go. because of them, i never give up.

i laughed with a man that stopped me the other day- "is that you christina? i knew you before you knew yourself.  i love that ; ) and he was right. he knew me for a long time. bless his heart.  i love when this happens.

one year, the best gift i could of received was hearing a story, about how my grandmother gave a woman a warm meal and "hope". that made my christmas. i could only hope to have my children hear a story of me someday, that warms them to the core. kindness first.

and although i don't say it nearly enough on this blog, god is my best friend. we are tight, we are peanut butter and jelly. ; ) he is my homie. he lights my way, every single day of my life, he fills me with his breath and purpose.

let us not forget the true meaning, of this celebration.

if you are of a different faith, or if you call him by a different name, that's cool too. i respect all.

let's remember our brothers and sisters, not only at this time of year, but always. reach out to your neighbor, give your time, lend an ear to listen, ease a burden. say a prayer, even if it is silent. remember those who are no longer with us. what i wouldn't give for another day, with those who taught me right from wrong. sigh.

god is good.

one love, my friends.

i will be back tomorrow. the kids bought me a little gingerbread making kits. yes mam! i am all over that.
big smile.