My sister

My sister Patricia, who I have known in my heart as Patty all these years, is fighting the hardest fight of her life.  She has multiple myeloma.  It has manifested in the form of brittle bones.  It has manifested in the way of soft tumors.  It has manifested in liquid collecting on her heart and in her lungs.  She has fought it for several years and the fight is getting harder.  I love her so dearly.  I don't want her to be in pain.  As her son said, "I am mad at cancer!"  That is the way that I feel right now.  Forgive me for not writing more on this.  But I would like to ask that anyone reading this whisper a prayer for her right now. 

Today is Sunday and December has begun.  I am counting my blessings today.  We are looking forward to celebrating the birth of our dear Lord and Saviour!  It is so exciting!  My son is excited too.  He said he only wants three presents.  I mean if that is good enough for Jesus, that should be good enough for me.  That is what he said.  So cool. 

We will be completing our Financial Peace University class this coming week.  It has been a beautiful time to come together and meet with a great group of people.  Some of them are already out of debt.  Some of them are already in retirement.  Some of them are just starting out.  Some of them are like us and working on a bit of a do-over.  We are just waking up each morning and thanking God for what we have and taking another step in the right direction.  And when the money runs out, we don't spend anymore.  That is common sense.  That is practical living.  That is the way we are going to live our lives.  It is a daily commitment not to owe anyone any money.  Never again.  That makes me feel great just even to write it down!  One step...one step...one step...it takes a while, but it is so worth it!  My other sister and I have made a pact to support each other in this!

It is getting chilly here.  We turn the heat way down at night to conserve on electricity.  I was surprised to wake up cold last night.  I guess it is time to find some more blankets.  No snow or anything like that, although we did have snow once this year already.  But there is often ice on the puddles and sometimes the car doors get frozen shut.  I always laugh and myself and my son trying to pry the doors open in the mornings.  :-)
Tim and I went out for dinner at my company's Christmas party last night.  It was fun to get dressed up and eat a nice meal.  The meal was especially nice for me because it was mainly seafood.  I LOVE seafood.  And I don't get enough of it. 

Well, it is getting light out.  The chickens are wanting to get out and have a run around.  And I have been lazy this morning and I haven't fed any of the animals yet.  Guess it is time.  Have a splendid day.