Ok..It's CHRISTmas...not GIFTmas...This time of year so often gets skewed from being about the birth of Jesus into being about getting the best deal at a sale at 3am for a gift for someone you don't really like, but feel compelled to buy a present for anyway. I hope that anyone reading this knows and has received the greatest gift intended for each and everyone of us..salvation given to us by God through the birth and death of his only son, Jesus. If I never received another gift in this life other than the gift of salvation, I would be content and more than sustained.
That said...I wanted to share some of the earthly gifts I recieved this year for Christmas..
1) my sweet best friend Briana gave me a beautiful silver chain necklace from James Avery with a script letter "M" charm...love it!
2) my handsome husband gave me a Dooney and Bourke ostrich purse (that my wonderful friend Janice sought out for us, and also purchased the matching card holder and coin purse for my birthday present!)
3) that same husband got me the snake boots from Bass Pro that I've been eyeing for quite a while...perfect for the terrain that we have at our hunting lease here in Alabama.
4) again, that husband got me a 14qt Magnalite stockpot that I can't wait to whip up some gumbo in!
5) My wonderful parents gave us an awesome All-Clad slow cooker with the cast iron insert that can go on the stove or oven, and it has the timer setting on it...Oh yeah...
6) My friend Stephanie gave me this beautiful scarf that is like a bunch of strings knotted together, it is so different and pretty, I can't wait to wear it!
7) My inlaws gave me a number of gifts, but one of my favorites is this carved-looking cross that has the story of Jesus from birth to crucifixion..it's really beautiful and I will have to find a special place for it in our home.
8) My aunt and uncle gave me a beautiful watch and matching bracelet, perfect for special nights out.
I also got to spend priceless time with my parents and sisters and their families, and my husband and children were able to go see his parents for a few days. My aunt came through a serious surgery awesomely and is beating cancer. My family has so many blessings that God has given us over the last few months, we are incredibly grateful. I hope that each of you has had a blessed holiday season and are ready to greet a New Year with a positive outlook on what God has to bring you in 2012.
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