I spent it the best way I know how with my granddaughter. We’ve been cleaning together, getting the house shiny and fresh. She loves when Grandma cleans. I give her age appropriate little tasks she can help with, and it fills my heart more than I can explain. Jennifer has a crockpot meal going, and we make those often there’s something comforting about a home that smells like warmth and care.
We also bought a giant couch giant giant. Honestly, I wasn’t sure it would fit, but it does, and it seats eight. Eva immediately claimed it as her new sleeping spot last night with her uncle since she doesn’t have school today. It has layout sections, so she made herself the tiniest little bed right on it. It’s perfect. I love it so much. I’m incredibly grateful for the guys who delivered it they were kind, patient, and truly wonderful.
Today is going to be a full family day, packed with activities. My son has a few more days before he heads back home, and I’m soaking in every minute. He has big things coming up in the next few months important plans, real responsibilities. I love my kids deeply, but they’re adults now, with lives they need to return to. Still, I’m grateful beyond words for this visit.
I’m thankful simply for waking up today and being given another chance at a new day. That’s the very first thing I pray for every morning gratitude for breath, for life, for the opportunity to show up again. In a few days, it’s back to reality, and I’m actually excited. Bible study starts in ten days, and the church also offered another study on a different day, so I think I’m going to do both. Two days a week at church, on top of my daily time in the Word it feels right.
I’m so proud of my walk with God. It’s not perfect. It’s a work in progress. The last six months have been full of ups and downs, growth and refining. Yesterday, I got to watch baptisms, and it moved me deeply. I was standing there remembering that I was in that same place just a few months ago. It’s amazing to witness.
Today, I’m stepping away from screens as much as I can and choosing presence. Eva wakes up early, so Grandma is always up first making sure she’s never unwatched. That’s not just love that’s safety, and it matters.
I hope everyone is having a beautiful holiday day full of peace, warmth, and gratitude.
Hugs and prayers to all.