Holidays.....

It's been about 2 weeks since I blogged my first blog. Not too bad....

It's that time of year again (I know Ms. Johnson is CRINGING!!!  Don't worry - Me too!!!!) - the holidays! I LOVE the holidays. I love decorating. I love the festiveness. I love helping with the cooking (Yes, Daniel, I know - you do the cooking. :) ). I love the corny TV specials. I love having people into my home. I love being thankful. I LOVE family!! But, all that being said, I DREAD the holidays.  There. I said it.

I saw a post last night that summed it up, "Let's have a family gathering for the remaining family members who still speak to each other." HA! No truer words have been spoken. I hate having to figure out what time I'm going where. I hate having to figure out who I'm going to offend if I don't spend the right amount of time there. I hate figuring out if I'm bringing or cooking the right food. I hate having to worry if my husband is going to bring up politics (or my son!!!!), because they are as right-winged as you get! Sure to spark controversy! I hate having to worry if my dogs are going to be crazy (and Lord knows I hate having to worry if one of their precious hairs ends up in a dish!!).

Am I crazy here?? I can't be the only one. Can I get an amen?!?!?

I LOVE my family - every crazy last one of them. Heck. I'm queen of the crazies. :) I just pray, every year, that it will get easier. My wish is for everyone to be healthy, happy, and enjoy the fellowship.

I hope that everyone everywhere, if just for the season, puts aside any hard feelings, disagreements, and hurt feelings to truly enjoy family.

 I think back to the time when my Nana was with us and Daniel's Grandma was with us. Those ladies were the glue that held the families together. We need more Nanas and Grandmas in the world. More ladies (or men!) that bring the family together as often as possible, insist on sitting down to family meal, and leaving behind the crazy/business of life. Unplug! Talk! Play games! Just spend time enjoying each other. Life is short.....

God has put a lot on my heart lately about family and excess. He's working in me. Changes are a brewing. I'm excited to see where He takes me....