We had a great Christmas, I even got a new camera to take some fun pictures with! There just won't be any for a little while because our computer got a virus and I don't want to download them onto my father-in-law's laptop that we're borrowing (thanks!).
Anyways, our Christmases are always busy, with both families in town, and even some extended family. So we're always back and forth to parties and gatherings. I was feeling a little tired and frustrated because we have not a lot of money right now and baby #3 on the way. But I was wrapping presents at about 10:15pm when the kids were asleep on Christmas Eve when Dave and I hear this boom that sounds like it's on our front porch. I tell Dave to check it out and he says the neighbor's house is on fire! We ran outside and the neighbors across the street had flames pouring from their front porch! As we went outside, the firetrucks were coming down the street (we live close to a fire station...what a blessing!) They were fast. So we stood there and watched as 8 firetrucks pulled up and battled the blaze...and all I could think is, "What if that was us?" I felt so bad for our neighbors (who I had only talked to for the first time a few days ago), but so blessed that my kids were safe asleep in bed and that we had a roof over our heads, clothes and food, Dave has a job, and we even have some presents and a tree for Christmas. So, even though we weren't able to get all the latest gadgets and toys that we'd love, we definitely had everything that we need. I think God has a way of helping to put things in perspective for us. (And our neighbor has a lot of family around, so she has a place to stay. And I don't think the house is a total loss either.)
Merry Christmas and thank goodness for all that we have!
6 comments:
It is always good to take a step back and put things into perspective. You guys are a wonderful family and we are glad you are a part of ours.
-Dallin
I agree--I would start to feel down on myself while Jeremy was gone but then I'd realize how much I had been blessed with and how things could be much worse and then I'd be so grateful for everything I did/do have. Thanks for being a great sister! I'm getting excited to move back closer to you guys!
oh my goodness!
i am glad you guys are okay- and i hope all works out for your neighbors!
glad your Christmas was a good one :)
scary! was that anyone i know?! i'm glad she's ok, but how sad! and i'm really grateful you guys are ok too.
its true, there's always something to be grateful for and always someone who has it worse. now if we can just always remember that...
merry Christmas and happy new year!you are awesome. can't wait to see the pics. hope your computer is "healed" soon. love love love you guys! xxx---aims
Wow, crazy stuff! You always hear of those stories, but I'm so blessed to never have been part of one. It is good to get perspective. I understand the feelings sometimes. We live in such an affluent community that it is easy to sometimes think about what I don't have instead of all the wonderful blessings I do have. Including a wonderful family that includes you guys!
That is so terrible what happened to your neighbors house. We had a house in our neighborhood go up in flames a few weeks ago aw well. Things like that always seem to make you appreciate the things that you do have and how much the Lord has blessed you. We love being able to spend time with you guys and we are glad you are so close.
Daniel
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