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Silent Night

Silent Night

When I was a kid my all time favorite Christmas carol was, “Silent Night.” I loved the magic of singing … More

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Christmas this year didn’t go quite as planned Christmas Eve my brother’s family got a nasty stomach virus that rendered them contagious and miserable. My parents live in an apartment on a lower level of their house and we surely didn’t want the virus to make its way downstairs😳 So we adjusted and changed up our plans. Flexibility and a little collaboration and we came up with a plan. We met outside to exchange gifts! 🌲🌿🎁 Life has certainly not gone according to my plans and dreams either. I often say I am a “married widow” as Alzheimer’s has certainly stolen the Curt I knew. I would have never chosen this plan nor wanted it. And if I dare say I haven’t liked it either! BUT as with Christmas Day I have learned to embrace this plan, make the best of it, look for moments of joy and trust the process and make adjustments and be flexible 💕 Trust the process means trusting in God’s plan. This has has not always come easy for me. But 9 years into this journey I have learned the joy of truly Trusting the Lord with ALL my heart. So many times I have leaned into the life of Jesus and have identified with that. Jesus comes into the world through a virgin birth, he lives a humble life, he shares life with the disciples and eventually suffers and dies a brutal death for us! Wow not a plan I would have conceived nor wanted to be a part of. Yet in hindsight I see the beauty of it and how it has changed the world for God’s purpose💗 A true Christmas Gift🎁 * * So as 2019 comes to a close I look forward to continuing to adjust, be flexible, and savoring and reflecting on all that God is doing. “Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. 💕We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.💕 ‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭20:12‬ ‭NIV‬‬ * * 2020 I don’t know what you hold but Jesus my eyes are on you 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣👀 * #endalz💜 #trustingodsplan #endalzheimers #endalz

So blessed today by these wonderful humans. They gave of their time today to spend time worshiping with Curt and I . I am reminded once again of God’s provision and care for us through His people. . Many times I get frustrated with the length of this journey BUT and it’s a big BUT (note to those that think that way..not a butt😂)I have been encouraged in this journey so many times that God is faithful and good even when my circumstances are not. Took me a long time to see that BUT it’s truth friends. 💕🙏 . Your promise still stands Great is your faithfulness Thanks to @mandssell for being a constant and faithful friend and setting this up today it was a true blessing in our storm . . . #doitagain #endalz #godspeople #lcbc #godsfaithfulness

Vacation Part 2 🏔 Banff National Park in Canada did not disappoint!! Do you see the colors of the lakes and streams? All natural God made beauty. We have always had a love affair for the mountains and this trip certainly fostered that love. We were awed by the majesty of the mountains and their beauty. Psalm 121:1-2 I lift up my eyes to the mountains- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord....🏔 •So fitting, YES our help on this crazy journey has come from the Lord. So I continue to lift my eyes to the mountains 💕 •oh and if you haven’t yet... go do something fun and crazy with your family. Create new memories, laugh a lot...look to the mountains together. #lakelouise #banff #endalz💜 #familyadventures #mybanff

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