Christmas has come and gone, and as I sit here thinking over the events of the past couple of weeks I find myself truly at a loss for words. I do not deserve the grace God has shown me. I am a worthless sinner, but God has shown me grace and blessed me with six wonderful children and a loving, God fearing wife. I still have a job after a reorganization than left many long time co-workers without a job. We have a roof over our head and food in our belly. God is good.
We celebrated Christmas with family and we tried to explain to the three younger children what we were celebrating - what Christmas was all about. For the past two weeks, all the children could talk about was Christmas. Once we put up the tree, their eyes got bigger and bigger. Dawn took the four youngest to the dollar store and gave them each about ten dollars to buy presents for each other. To say they were excited was an understatement. Nastya kept wanting to tell me what she bought for me and I kept telling her to wait and let it be a surprise. When they got home to wrap the gifts, then they wanted to wrap everything they could find and offer it as a gift to a family member. So, our Christmas tree was packed with odds and ends from around the house (books mostly).
A few weeks ago, we also went to the local Christmas parade. The three youngest did not know what to think. They stood in amazement as people rode by and thew candy at them. The next morning, Nastya and Dima walked up to me asking if we could go back to that parade. They were a little disappointed when I explained it was gone.
After visiting family, we had our special time together Thursday night. The kids were excited and wasted no time opening their gifts. Their expressions were priceless and I can not do them justice here tonight in trying to describe them.
Like any family, we have had our moments the past day or two with children misbehaving and getting into trouble. But I repeat myself by saying, I am unworthy and truly thankful for the blessings God has provided.
Merry Christmas!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
God's Grace - A Christmas Blessing
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Merry Christmas, Tony, Dawn, and kids! It is so great to hear how things are going for all of you. I think of you often. Blessings to you in 2009!
Okay. That is a great list in the first paragraph EXCEPT (and I know your daughters would agree) you HAVE to add in 'American Girl Dolls in our home'! I think our AG catalog is still wet from all the drool. ;) So glad that His face is shining upon you and that you had a joyful Christmas. Sounds like so much fun to see the kids experience all those firsts!
Sounds like a wonderful Christmas! Dollar Stores are the best and I know the kids had a blast!! I laughed about them wanting to wrap up eerything around the house!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
So glad your family had a wonderful Christmas holiday. I enjoyed the photos. It is amazing how much our children appreciate the gifts at Christmas. I loved the Dollar Store idea. It allows them to buy what they want for their siblings. Too fun!
Glad you had a Merry Christmas. Happy New Year!!
God's Grace is truely amazing, your story is a testimony to that. I was being to feel that all the complications that have been arising were signs that maybe God didnt want me on this path. After reading about your journey with God and the adoption, I realize it really is just God saying be patient, and have faith in Me. Thank you and God Bless (as I believe he already has)
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