Will flies home today and I'm excited but will be nervous until he is safely home. He has two layovers and a border to cross. My child will be wandering alone, save for Jesus and his guardian angels, around the Detroit and Toronto airport. Prayers, please, that all goes well!!
While he wraps up exam week, I continue with Christmas baking and making treats none of our waistlines need - haha! I've been enjoying the Pioneer Woman and Jamie Oliver Christmas specials on the Food Network lately. I'm also a sucker for the Hallmark Christmas movies that are always sure to have a happy ending!
Zanna is busy wrapping up her last week of home school among all the other activities going on in her life. She has also been very serious about the memory work she has for the Christmas Eve church service. I've overheard her practicing her lines in the shower, in the kitchen while preparing her breakfast toast, in the back seat of the car and at various times on the couch. She's also been diligent in practicing her violin pieces that we'll be playing together for Christmas Day. The girl is self driven and motivated! She definitely gets nervous but ultimately thrives under pressure. Wish I was like that ...;)
And in case you're wondering - the new Christmas tree lights are a HIT!!! I love them as much as I could love lights. My quest for tree lights are over and I can bask in the soft glow of warm, real non-LED lights!!
The only thing left to do is for Will to come home and put his ornaments on the tree:)
Praying you have a blessed Advent season as together we eagerly anticipate the coming of our Lord - His first coming long ago as a baby born in a manger, His second coming as we wait for that final day and how He continues to come in both Word and Sacrament, filling us up and sustaining our faith! Joy to the World, the Lord has come!
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Hi Rach! I've been missing your blog and hadn't checked in for awhile! My new teaching job has afforded me little time for a life! I am trying to regain mine. on several occasions this advent, I was missing your devotionals, but hadn't gotten on to see what book you were using. I miss your devotions, but understand how you are preparing your heart a little differently this year. My current bedside read and stronghold has been "Prayers for People under Stress." :/
Anyways...Tonight, as I was praying for my nephews Jonah and Elijah, who are currently not home yet due to a cancelled flight to Toronto, I got to thinking about you, and especially Will. I am praying that he made it home safely. My kiddos are in the middle of Illinois somewhere as we speak. I am readying the house. The fridge now has groceries! (Us empty nesters eat very different food.)
We are thankful for your family update (don't think the Turriffs will get one out this year) and will continue to pray that your dear boy makes it home.
Blessings on your Christmas preparations and may you continue to have a peaceful Advent.
Much love to you,
Janine
P.S. I totally get your disdain for LED lights. I continue to search out the old ones, too. The LEDs make my eyes bug out and drive me NUTS! Some progress isn't welcome!
Janine, you are so sweet to include Will in your prayers! He arrived safety home - one hour late and missing his luggage. But after hearing how challenging it was for the other Canadian Prep kids to get home, we were relieved that it worked out so well. As a matter of fact, they gave him $100 for toiletries and anything else he may need and then they gave us another $100 voucher for a future flight! We love Westjet:) (and God provides;)
Soak in your family time and enjoy every minute with your kiddos! Have a very blessed Christmas time together:)
Love and hugs,
Rach
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