Christmas decorations

I have been feeling like I just can't get it all together this holiday season. It didn't feel like Christmas when Mer and the kids had to leave, and I know that we have all been feeling lots of sadness and I have just felt this pit in my stomach that won't go away...Please PRAY for my sister, that is the most important thing that any of us can do. I decided that I was going to try very hard not to let the devil steal my joy and take the focus off of the real reason for Christmas. I made an effort and decorated the inside of the house, and I have to say that it feels a little more like Christmas. I am so thankful for my sweet girl and all the fun traditions she gets to participate in this year. I have a constant lump in my throat though b/c I can't help but think about my sissy and all she is going through. I feel like saying, God, where are you? But I keep hearing him whisper: "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you." A verse I have been really taking to heart, which is one of my faves is "For I know the plans I have for you...plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future." I have also been reflecting on the words of one of my favorite songs, by Meredith Andrews. I am going to post the lyrics. It seems so small that some sparkly lights can bring a smile, but they do...Please, please be in frequent and regular prayer for my sister, because our God is MIGHTY TO SAVE.


Can Anybody Hear Me? by Meredith Andrews.

I’m staring at these empty walls
Wondering when You’ll visit me again
When will You come?
If there is anything at all
Coming in between our love
Please show me, ‘cause I am barely hanging on

Can anybody hear me?
The silence is deafening
Why do You feel so far away?
When I know You’re here with me
But I just need faith to see
Nothing can separate me from Your love

Believing what I can’t see
Has never come naturally to me
And I’ve got questions
But I am certain of a Love
Strong enough to hold me when I’m doubting
You’ll never let go of my hand

Can anybody hear me?
The silence is deafening
Why do You feel so far away?
When I know You’re here with me
But I just need faith to see
Nothing can separate me from Your love

I will trust in You, even in the moments
I can’t find you, and I will hold on to
Your promises of love
You’ve never failed before

I know You can hear me
When the silence is deafening
Even though You seem far away
And I know You’re here with me
But I just need faith to see
Nothing can separate me from Your love

Can anybody hear me?
The silence is deafening
Why do You feel so far away?
When I know You’re here with me
But I just need faith to see
Nothing can separate me from Your love






Vivi's tree!

Violet's pretty stocking.


More garland...

Chio Christmas purchase this year!


I seriously LOVE bowls of sparkly ornaments! I am thinking of leaving them out year round, ha!


The mantle area above the tv.


O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree...


This is for my mom!