Believe... (OT--sharing my faith a bit)

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Hi everyone,

I just thought I'd stop by and share something special that happened

today. I have been very stressed, taking care of my daughter's kids

the past 2 weeks, long days, 2-year old attitudes, depressed

daughter, confused 5-year old, plus a fall on the ice which gave me

some dandy bruises, and a case of the stomach flu. In the middle of

the night the other night I was ready to say " What God? " It seemed

He had forgotten all about me, and I was having a hard time getting

excited about Christmas.

Last night Ron and I watched " Polar Express " on video, and if you

have never seen it, I hope you have the chance. Faced with deciding

to either believe or not believe in Santa, a boy finds out about

taking things on faith. Suddenly it clicked--that's all I have to

do, is believe, and not try to make everything better for everyone.

I prayed and asked to have some sign that would make my early morning

(5 AM) trips every day seem more special. This morning as I was

driving, suddenly there was a HUGE flash of light, and a meteorite

came streaking across the sky directly in front of me, headed for the

ground! Talk about an answer! Then, a little farther on, as I drove

up daughter's gravel road which was covered in new snow, the light

from the full moon caused the snow to sparkle like a bazillion

diamonds.

I hope I don't offend anyone but I know we all get so down at times

dealing with our illnesses and pain and burdens, and I just wanted to

let you know that things can change, in a flash and a twinkle. And

with that, I wish you all a joyous Christmas, Kwanzaa, Chanukah,

whatever you celebrate or don't celebrate at this time of year.

peace,

Judi