A Sense of Peace

I don't know about anyone else out there but lately (as in the last 6 months or so) I have been feeling pretty panicky. Like something big is coming and I really need to be prepared for it. I can't pinpoint exactly why I feel this way, its just how I've been feeling. Today I have had a sense of peace. I am sitting here typing this and I'm not feeling like I should be running in a thousand different places. My house is in some semblance of order, for me anyway. Tomorrow is Sunday and I'm looking forward to going to church. I have 14 children in my class and sometimes the thoughts of teaching so many little ones can be daunting but not tonight. Tonight I have Silent Night playing in my head and I'm looking forward to the next few weeks leading up to Christmas. I don't want to skip over Thanksgiving because I have so, SO much to be thankful for, but I love, love, Love Christmas time and tonight that's what I'm thankful for. I'm happy and peaceful and wish everyone the same!

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Heffalump said…
We are trying to be more prepared for emergencies and such. It has felt like a pressing need and its so easy to get distracted and not prepare. We finally have our 72 hour kits ready for the most part. There are things I would like to add here and there, but at least we have most of it together.
Now to get ahead on the food storage...
23/11/08 12:49
Nancy Face said…
I'm pretty much prepared, but my married kids are not, so I kind of worry about that. I need to make them 72 hour kits, I guess! :)
24/11/08 08:20
Erickson Family said…
Thanks for this post. I needed to hear something like this.
24/11/08 12:06
Lovey Dovey said…
I love that song that plays when I turn on your blog..Lucky! Cute song and cute writter. thanks for sharing all the things you do. I have really been thinking of all the things I am thankful for and certainly family is it...tops. I love Christmas time too. I love you guys. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas Season.
24/11/08 12:29
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