HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!! We had the greatest time playing BUNCO last night. If you haven't played it before, grab a set bc it was super fun and super easy! Even you little ones can play! Now it is Christmas day and we are waiting for my brother and his wife and little ones and my sister and her husband and little ones...and of course Granny Patton. It has been such a wonderful break here. I hope the Lord has come and blessed you and your family! May His love, forgiveness and grace fill your lives over the next year! I have made it my intention to pray more over the last few weeks. I confess Christmas has not always been enjoyable for me, hence the praying. I have anxiety. I do not always do well in social situations, even sometimes family functions can be overwhelming for me and I get grumpy or withdraw completely and sit there with a frozen smile. Over the last few months I have been forced by school to face my anxiety head on. So, this year I was determined to sing Christmas music at the top of my lungs, hug lots of people, and completely enjoy myself...since I have already spent the last few months touching and talking to stranger in awkward situations and managed to have only very small anxiety attacks. LOL So, this Christmas has been one of the best of my adult life because I chose to try to be brave. It has not been easy but it has been more than worth it to get to full out celebrate with my, and my husband's, wonderful family. I hope if anyone reading is struggling with something of a similar nature, my little blurb about my experience will encourage you and at the very least make you want to try just a little harder. I'm so glad I have. :) ...A savior is born today!!! and I am truly glad Christ came and die for us! :)