A Little Update Before the Festivities Begin...

So this year, I didn't want to let stress get in the way of celebrating Christmas, and so I'm planning on celebrating in some way, big...or (mostly) small leading up to Jesus' birth, and pushing anything else that comes along aside to enjoy the memories being made! I know, I know, it's all too commercialized, but it's also such a great opportunity to witness to people who love the commercial side, and wonder where it all began....my goal is to bring along the camera and capture a few of the moments. Tonight was my first evening out...I've been getting over a really nasty stomach bug that came on Friday morning....and has lingered throughout the weekend. I taught my last Saturday School for the season (yeah).....just barely, and felt much more alert for a fun Christmas party in the evening.....but was dragging most of Sunday. Despite all that, I did enjoy my first 12th day events....I even received my first gift of the season....I filled my gas tank up after tons of driving this evening, and it only cost me $26 dollars, that's a gift, and an answered prayer! ...and so the festivities begin...