MERRY CHRISTMAS AND MAY GOD BLESS!
      FROM THE REID & SULLIVAN FAMILY

JOYFUL CHRISTMAS!

It is that time of year again when the last minute shoppers are filling the stores looking for that special gift.   However it is good to remember that a gift can be given anytime of the year.  Everyone is busy shopping, cooking and travelling to be with those that they love.  It such a wonderful time of the year for family and friends to come together and express their love for one another.   However we must remember that Jesus is the reason for the season.  So take time to be thankful for His birth into the world.  Jesus was a special gift from God to us all.  Like God gave us a special gift, we should always give from the heart.  Give and it shall be given!  Give every chance you get!  It doesn't always have to be an item purchased, but a hug,  a kiss, or a pat on the back for a good job well gone.  Tell someone that you appreciate them or show someone how much you care for them.  Be JOYFUL AT CHRISTMAS AND EVERYDAY  of your life.  We are blessed to see a new year approaching!  
HAVE A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS!
From
My Family To Yours

A Praying Grandmother

A GRANDMOTHERS PRAYER

Here I am again Lord Thanking you for each and ever step that I take.

Thank you Lord for my grandchildren and for protecting them from

harm, hurt and danger. Thank you Lord for allowing me to see their

birth into this world. Thank you Lord for allowing me to see their first

steps and hearing them say their first words. When I see them, I just want

to hold them in my arms and keep them safe from harm, but I know that Lord

you will send your Guardian Angels to keep them in all of their ways. I just

thank you Lord because you have been so good to me. You gave me such

wonderful grandchildren and my life just would not be complete without

them in my life. Every time I hear them say “Grandma”, I just want to reach

out and hug and kiss them because they bring me such great joy. I humbly bow

down in your presence with Thanksgiving in my heart. Keep them Lord safely in

your care. I will always thank you for this wonderful blessing. Witnessing them

say their first prayer filled my heart with gladness. I will always teach them the

right things to do. I will teach them your words and help them to grow up to be

honorable individuals that you will be pleased with. I will care for them and nurture

them to the best of my ability. Lord I need your help to carry out my mission as a

Grandmother and to do the very best that I can for them. Let your love flow in our

hearts forever and keep us protected and safe.

In your name Lord.

Amen

By Joselyn Sullivan

Having Christmas Parties?

A Christmas party is a great way to communicate with others and entertain family and friends.  This is a wonderful way for everyone to get involved and participate.  Food, decorations, gifts and more.  I enjoy those activities that involve the whole family.  Be creative and plan a Christmas party!  Most people put up their Christmas Tree right after Thanksgiving. But if you haven't put up a Tree yet,  incorporate decorating your Tree at your party.  That way everyone you invite can participate.  Have fun and enjoy each others company!

T's the most wonderful time of the year.
with the kids jingle belling,
And everyone telling you,
"Be of good cheer,"
It's the most wonderful time of the year.


There'll be parties for hosting, 
Marshmallows for toasting and
Caroling out in the snow.
They'll be scary ghost stories and
Tales of the glories of Christmases
Long, long ago.


It's the most wonderful time of the year.
There'll be much mistletoeing
And hearts will be glowing,
When loved ones are near.
It's the most wonderful time of the year

Children And Christmas

Some of us can remember those Christmas Stockings filled with candy and great surprises.  They were wonderful gifts for the kids then and they are still.  I visited the Dollar Tree Store in my neighborhood and came up with some great ideas for presents.  Everything is $1.00 and no one can beat that price!  

Children want to buy gifts too.  They want to buy or make presents for their teachers, friends in school, neighbors and family.  So let them get into the Christmas spirit as well.  I love even making candy stockings and  creative Christmas cards.  Children are creative little people and you will find that they really have a lot to say in those Christmas cards.  Let them express their feelings and share the joy that they too have within.  It's not how much money you spend for a gift that matters, but how the gift is given.  If given from the heart, it's priceless!  A card coming from my children or grands that say "I Love You" means more to me than something purchased for a lot of money.

My grandson made a Christmas card for me in school.  He gave it to me the other day and it nearly made me cry.  I grab him and kissed, and kissed him.  I told him that I loved him too very much and always will.  Spreading love means so much and we need to remember that giving love is a precious gift too.

So, let the children make those beauty Christmas cards and Christmas Stockings for those that they care about.  You will see a lot of smiling faces and grins of happiness.  That always makes me happy and makes life worth living.

Children enjoy receiving gifts and giving them.  I love to see their faces on Christmas morning when they run to the Christmas Tree to open their gifts.  They are still rubbing their eyes and trying to wake up from their sleep.  :-)  Dressed in the PJ's and looking cute as ever!  Lol...

Making Life Work For You!

Life is what you make it.  It's so easy to just accept life with a whatever happens happens attitude.  But, you have to make life work for you.  You have the opportunity to be happen and enjoy life.  No one has to settle for less or accept whatever is placed in their view.  Choose your lifestyle and stick with it.  Never think that you can't be happy or obtain good things in life.  Make life work for you!  Jesus is the reason for the season, and It is His desire that we have life and have it more abundantly. Rejoice and be glad!  You have so much to be thankful for this season and everyday of your life.  


A gift is wonderful, but spreading love and joy is everlasting.  Tell someone that you love them.  I am always telling my friends and family that I love them so much.  Help a stranger, feed a hungry family or visit the Nursing Home and spread love and joy in their hearts.  You will feel great about it, and those that you touch will never forget it.  Make life work for you and help those in need by sharing joy, peace and love...