Christmas Miracles

This last week at school I had a Christmas Miracle happen to me. I had been out with pneumonia, and was very stressed out about Christmas. I didn't know how I was going to get Christmas for my Step-kids. Neill had been out of work, and I had no HOPE. I didn't even use the word "hope" in my vocabulary, because everytime I did my "hope" was squashed again.

I went to work on Wed., and found a jar sitting on my desk it was in a Christmas bag. I pulled it out, and it was full of money. It had a book in it called the "Christmas Jar." After counting all of it their was $200 in it. The next day I went and found $100 more dollars in an envelope. We were able to buy Christmas for our kids, and something nice for ourselves. I will never forget that Christmas Jar that we received on Wed. I think my Heavenly Father was watching out for me through people who care for Neill and I. Maybe "hope" isn't such a bad thing to have. Merry Christmas everyone, and have a Happy Holiday.

Emily

Pets and the Holidays

Well, this is Snowflake and Tucker. Every year they get their picture taken, and decorated for the holiday season. Needless to say it isn't their most favorite time of the year.

Tucker looks very stunning and is displaying his neck wreath quite well I might add.

Snowflake doesn't like her neck wreath AT ALL. However, it does make her look very cute. Tucker just puts up with it.

We are moved to Pocatello which is very hard on both of them since they are now indoor cats once again. We also live in a much smaller place. So they tend to get on each others nerves quite a bit more.

If you don't have children living with you pets become your life. They have quite the personalities, and they let you know exactly how they feel about things. They know if your sad. They know when your happy. They know your emotions and love you know matter what.

Christmas is my favorite time of year. I love looking at the lights and seeing the decorations. It's just a happy season, and most of all it reminds me of Christ, and what I need to do to COME UNTO HIM. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season.

Emily