We have the kitten, and he is adorable! Emily named him Kaspar because the name means beloved. He was very docile when we first picked him up, but his little personality is emerging now. He is a humorous little kitty for sure.
I particularly enjoy Christmas break because I get to spend quite a bit of time with my family. My parents are coming to our house tomorrow for dinner, so I have been busy baking. Once again, I would like to express how thankful I am for my parents. God blesses us all in many ways if we will only see those blessings.
As a child, I was always happy....for the most part. I didn't ask for much because things weren't that important to me. There was a time in our lives that my dad sold eggs to help make ends meet. I was never aware of the fact that my parents were struggling financially at the time. I can remember that my mother bought the three of us new winter coats every year, but she wore the same one for years. My parents always put our needs before theirs and through this taught us all a form of giving.
I don't remember many presents I received for my birthday or for Christmas, but these are the things I do remember:
--everybody came to our house for Christmas dinner and my mother cooked all day long. She was always a generous host and invited everybody with open arms
--we always went to church on Christmas Eve and read about the birth of Christ before we opened gifts
--my parents prayed with me every morning before I left for school
--they spent time playing board games with us and games outside
I remember the time they gave us more than anything. Because of that, I give my children all of my time they need. That is important...more than any thing I could ever give them.
Merry Christmas!
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