Things that seem so negative in our lives . . . difficult and trying circumstances . . . can prove to be the best thing ever for me. In the turbulence, by the grace of God, I am drawn closer to the God I claim to be my most important priority, yet seems to fade to the background way more often than I care to admit.
Justin had an ACLS test, a practical test, that he failed at the end of the term . . . threatening to take him out of the Paramedic program. We didn’t understand it . . . Justin is getting A’s in the rest of the course and one test came so close to taking him out.
Instead of kicking him out, which the teachers had a right to do, they sent him to an extra 2 day course in Portland to learn more (though Justin felt he had a good grip on it) and take PCC’s test regarding. He passed it with flying colors. But the class ended up being great and Justin felt very well worth the trip and extra money spent to taking it.
He still has to take and pass CCC’s ACLS test, which is the first Wednesday in the new term, January.
In the giant swells that seemed to rise out of nowhere in the sea of our life . . . God grabbed our hand, held us up; reminding us again Who God is. Also humbling us and bringing to light that life is more than what is happening in the here and now but our relationship with HIM is the most important.
Yeah, we have to live life and do our best, but ultimately God is in control and so very interested in our hearts, personally and passionately! And it really isn’t worth living if He isn’t in the foreground . . . the focus and desire of our heart . . . child-like trust and faith in His ability and the fact HE is everything, everything that we ever need!
We are coming up on Christmas and, again, I feel like we are blessed beyond what we deserve. A gorgeous tree stands in the corner, chopped down by the resident wanna-be lumberjack, lit to colored glory. The intoxicating scent of pine brings with it an earthy joy that really spells Christmas. Stockings hang nearby on the wall . . . deep red velvet, thanks to my mom-n-law’s creative skill . . . the boy’s bulky with small surprises.
Our house is dark a lot these days. Apparently the lit Christmas tree is much brighter when all the lights of the house are turned off; Sam has deemed himself the official light switch coordinator.
My entire family is getting together at my sister, Kelli’s, house this Christmas . . . we might have to carpool in so we don’t take the entire street to park our cars.
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone!! What a day to look forward to! And its only one week away!
All these thoughts of Christmas . . . ultimately, I am grateful for my Savior’s mercy and grace; the ability to be with family and share the goodness of God together!
Blessings on your holiday!
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