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I had all the plans this December... I know the month isn't over but I was going to fill it with all the small town charm and festivals and lights and warm coziness I could fit in... but sometimes plans fail and things you had hoped don't always get to happen. And it is okay! After being knocked out by pneumonia last month this month has been a bit more hectic with work and things not planned. Friday I am having oral surgery that will take me out of commission for a few days and then Christmas will be here. I have learned over the years I can't beat myself up over any of it... I do what I can, some of what I want and make sure to finish the have to's. I share this with you in case you need the reminder that if your December hasn't been what you planned, it is okay! Take a moment, take a breath. Do what you can, some of what you want, and finish what you have to and let grace cover it all.

Y'all... life hit pause for me for a couple weeks in the form of pneumonia and knocked me all the way on my tail. This week was my first week back at work and it was crazy getting caught up and back into the swing of things but I am feeling better and stronger each day.

That being said, all my plans to get my home decorated for Christmas (I know we still have Thanksgiving to celebrate) took a detour and nothing I had planned was accomplished. However, I have full intentions of getting it all done soon ( I have to persuade my man to get the boxes out of the garage 🤣).

I love the holidays and all the cozy that comes with them. I honestly don't get too caught up in the gifts and the shopping, we do those things too but the things I love most can't be bought.

The twinkle of lights, the music, the sappy movies, the cooking and baking, and making memories with the ones we love. I am here for all of it!

But the HOPE!

I don't know how your year has been. I don't know how hard, how heartbreaking, what you have lost. But one thing I do know is there is HOPE.

HOPE, the expectation of good!
HOPE, a promise fulfilled!
HOPE, that light will overcome the darkness!
HOPE, that brings rejoicing to a weary world!

I pray that this HOPE radiates to the very depths of your soul this season ❤️