Oh, that makes me so sad. I KNOW what that feels like. I turned it off. My spam was out of control, so I turned it back on, but I don’t think it helped much.

Thank you so much. I am feeling a little better. I’m taking it slow and easy…still got a ways to go. I guess the upside is I’m not feeling well enough to do any real damage to myself. Ha ha. But I am feeling well enough that I’m not in constant pain when I’m not doing anything at all. Just trying to get in a lot of doctor appointments now before my health insurance goes bye-bye in March.

I am so sorry your holidays were so painful and hard. What a beautiful soul you are to carry your friend’s burden with her. Be sure to take care of yourself, too.

Do you know what I want more of in 2015? Laughter. We all could use more laughter this year, the kind where we laugh until we cry. Laughter is so healing. It’s truly good medicine.

I’m so thankful for you, Chris. xoxoxo

I love your precious faithful heart Topaz. I hope and pray you are feeling better now?

Girl, me and you both. I have had a horribly traumatic and painful Holiday season starting before Thanksgiving… too much to bear. BUT, I survived. Thank God for His strength, because I couldn’t do it myself- oh no way.

I’m just so glad to be through a few crises now… and trying to heal.

I love this post… your genuine heart… and your beautiful soul.

Indeed we are, Jennifer. I just do not even know how I would handle everything on my plate if I did not have Him in my life. I would be no good on my own whatsoever. lol Thank you so much for the sweet welcome back. It’s funny. It seemed like three lifetimes, but it was only a month. It’s just really good to be back. I need to write like I need oxygen. And I missed my blogging friends. I look forward to really connecting more with everyone in the new year and deepening these beautiful friendships. Happy New Year, my beautiful friend! xo

Thank you, Lana! I love how I was calmed, too. It’s like it just washed over me. Everything seemed clear…what was really important. I hear you, though, on the anxious mind and thoughts. And it really can be hard sometimes. I think this is why God has been putting onto my heart about taking every thought captive. I am still working on that. Or should I say that He’s still working on me. There is a quote by Peace Pilgrim that I love…

“If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.”

I am beginning to realize just how true this is.

It’s so good to see you! I can’t wait to visit everyone’s blogs this week and catch up! Have a wonderful New Year, my friend!

That is exactly what we need to remember, Kathy. When we look back at all we have survived and how things always have a way of working out, it makes worry seem totally senseless. It’s so good to be back. I really missed blogging this past month. Happy New Year to you, too!

Praise God that he carried you through and look at you, coming out on top with a smile on your face. We are so blessed to have Jesus to turn to when things get rocky like this.

It’s good to see you back and know you are well.

Blessings and Happy New Year!
xoxo