Happy Holidays!

A few minutes ago, the Christmas Spirit suddenly entered my heart with gusto, so I decided I must blog about it. I've been listening to my holiday mix for a few days now, but this morning, I created a Pandora station off of Sarah McClachlan's Wintersong, and low and behold, that new station did it! I am filled with peace and joy and hope. Thanks Sarah.

It could also be due to the fact that Thanksgiving is exactly one week away! In case you haven't heard, Bryan and I are hosting our first Thanksgiving dinner ever, and all the Penses and some of the Baucoms are joining us in the festivities. We are having a huge antipasto platter, frying a turkey, and along with our guests, whipping out enough sides and desserts to feed an army! I have held off on decorating for Christmas, though, at my father-in-law's request. He feels that our Thanksgiving feast needs appropriate fall decor, and I find myself agreeing with him. The day after, though- I'm going to town!

I am relieved and pleased to be feeling the Christmas spirit so strongly today. The past few weeks have been unusually stressful. I think if I allowed myself to, I would be consumed by stress and worry for the entire season! But, with the Lord's help, I'm not going to let that happen. I will concentrate on His grace, peace and love, and that (plus an awesome Pandora station) will be enough to carry me through. Happy Holidays!