We came home and have basically spent our time like many people in the midwest blowing noses, taking temperatures, putting heating pads in the microwave, keeping puke buckets nearby, administering doses of Advil and other cold and flu drugs. Scott, Jacob, and Nathan have been physically battling...as for myself...physically I feel great (emotionally, I'm trying to stay positive and remain peaceful despite the fact I can't stop Nathan's "wegs" from hurting).
It goes without saying...not really the picture perfect Christmas I had envisioned. You know, the one where we are all in our PJ's after attending the Christmas Eve service, drinking hot cocoa and opening presents. Reading excerpts of the Christmas story before bed.
In reality though, the Christmas Eve service (which I attended solo) was quite amazing. And a simple (but not always easy) reminder that you can have the gift of peace...despite your circumstances. As long as you accept and unwrap your gift. And when I get over myself and my pity party, I sit back in the comfort of my cozy basement in front the of yule log on TV and listen to my 3 year old snore gently as he gets some rest. I am reminded that when I let go of MY expectations and MY desire to control events, schedules, and outcomes and just rely and trust completely and wholly that God's got this...I find peace. No matter what comes my way. For at least 20 minutes anyway until Nathan whimpers and cries that he hurts all over. Then I have to remember that gift of peace.
Our plans are to head to Okoboji tomorrow for the Sinclair Christmas celebration. Hoping Nathan turns a corner soon!
Here's to a peace filled Christmas season and 2015!
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| Surf and turf dinner - half of the table |
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| The other half |
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| Ice skating with Gracie! |
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| Intense game of Blokus |
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