Had a beautiful time with my family this evening celebrating Christmas.  It was unusual for me doing it sitting in a chair with my "leg propped up higher than my nose," per the surgeons requests.  I'm not use to having others waiting on me in my house, but I have strict orders to stay off of it the next two weeks, and because Glenn is a military minded man, he insists on me following orders.

Yesterday I had surgery on my right foot.  One of the three bones I broke in my feet last summer, was fragmented, and causing me trouble walking.  So yesterday an orthopedic surgeon in LR took the fragmented bones out.  I'm in a cast...once again, :)  hoping for complete healing.

I loved seeing the children together this evening.  It reminded me that life can go on...in spite of it being different.  It was funny watching the little girls fighting over a doll.  They both have strong wills and were very determined. The boys were playing with their super hero toys, with lots of laughter and imagination. The house was filled with lots of noise.  I was feeling very grateful this Christmas, to hear all of their laughter, yelling, etc. The previous two years were spent by me shedding a lot of tears. 

I'm slowly coming to a place of acceptance, of Mike being in heaven.  Life is different now and Christmas has changed.  Not only is Mike gone, but I'm living in a completely different home and life.  But I'm accepting the beauty in the difference.  I'm learning to go on and fulfill God's purpose for my life.  I will always miss Mike, but I'm slowly learning life can be good again.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for sustaining me and staying close by my side.  Thank You for being born to be my Savior....forgiving me when I least deserved it, and keeping no record of my wrongs.  Thank You for Your unconditional love and for never deserting me.  I am undeserving, but SO blessed!