As most of you know, I love Christmas. Everything about it is so wonderful: lights, ornaments, trees, carols, snow, ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas, traditions, family, friends, parties, cookies...the list could go on and on. This Christmas will be a lil different for me than others have been in the past. My sister is married now and has her own family and they will not be spending Christmas morning with me and the parents. I understand she's all grown up now but not having her or Korbin (Adam too!) there to open presents with will be sad. This is the first year we won't hang out with my grandma on Christmas Eve, she passed away in April.
Like most people, money is a bit tight this year for me. Taking this new job meant making less money than I was and I am completely ok with, but I am starting to feel the effects of the change. I don't have the money to get my family and friends the things I would like to. Christmas presents are going to look a bit different this year than they have in years before. I will be making all of my gifts for the fam and I'm excited about them!
Sometimes I wish I could have more money, not a ton, just enough to have a lil cushion. Money is such an interesting thing to me. It defines many of us and causes us to say or do things that we wouldn't normally do. Not having a ton of money has caused me to rely on God a lot more than I was. I know that Charlotte is where I am supposed to be right now and I have to trust that God's got my back. He has been so faithful to me during this transition. Money also makes me somewhat judgmental and jealous....just being honest. I don't think it's bad to be successful and to have money , and I don't think you should feel bad if you have nice things-just want everyone to know that. I guess I just don't understand how some people can have everything they want and how others work just as hard and can't even make ends meat. I guess I'm not supposed to understand. God has a plan for everyone and some will have quite a bit of money and some will not. I just see so much hurt where I live and it breaks my heart. I
I encourage you to give this Christmas season. Give a coat, socks, toys, groceries, your time or donate to Mission Year! :) Every little bit you give helps someone in need. I'm sure most of you can think of a time when the cupboards were bare, the bills were piled high and you weren't sure how rent was going to get paid, and all you needed was a lil hope and a lil help to get you rolling again. You could be that hope for someone. You could show Christ's love through the act of giving.
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