Great is Thy Faithfulness!

We are more or less settled here in Georgia, and have had so many reminders of God's faithfulness throughout the process. The mantra and phrase that keeps coming up in conversation for us is "our daily bread", and we are finding that God's faithfulness and goodness, though abundant, is making itself known in small, sweet packages. It comes in the form of a phone call invitation to interview for med school when we weren't sure we would hear back at all, or a text message about a beautiful little townhome in our price range that was available immediately one we pulled into the state. 

We're doing our best to be wise, prayerful, and have discernment in all things - and I think we keep both sense that we will be Ok, that we're covered, cared-for, and looked after. It doesn't change the need to make good decisions or be thoughtful, and we've certainly had our share of doubts, second guesses, and frustrations, but God's faithfulness continues to be stronger than our faults and failures.

That being said, there is much to be grateful for, and I look ahead with hope and gladness to this new season - whatever may come!

O, Holy Night!

The Christmas Eve service at Church was splendid. The message was meaningful, but not overdone. Our worship was full of joy and celebration, which is absolutely what Christmas is and should be! And, new meaning was brought to the song "O, Holy Night" for me. It was quite stunning. The whole family was able to be there, with lots of visiting with friends afterward. It's fun seeing how much this church has become a community for those I love most.

On a less delightful note, during the candle lighting ceremony (which was serene and beautiful) I accidentally lit my candle holder on fire. I noticed a brighter light where my candle was from the corner of my eye, and looked down to a pretty hefty flame. I did my best to be discreet and blow it out, but the paper started falling, so I had to stamp some out with my foot. It didn't quite add the moment like one would have hoped! To make matters worse, my niece, who was recently coming out of a long time fear relationship with fire, was eye to eye with the flames and looked absolutely horrified. She was really starting to get over that fear....*sigh*....

All in all though, I'm grateful for this evening and all that we were able to experience together!

Merry Christmas!