It all started a couple weeks ago. At this time, I was about to move to a city where I really didn't know anyone (well one but anyway), because I had no where else to go. We had until the 15th to leave. I was praying and waiting for God to move. We were going to a homeless shelter, because I felt that if I was going to be in a homeless shelter, I was going to move to the city I love.
Kayla handed me a note... Christmas gifts were the furthest from my mind. I mean we needed a place to live!
The note said "Momma don't worry about Christmas gifts, God will provide". I just smiled and said "Yes, baby, He always does".
The 15th rolled around and half way through the day, I got a phone call from the local housing authority saying that I have an apartment. I was excited. We are still waiting on getting moved there.
So many people has blessed us and here is a list from the many Santas that the Lord provided, thanks to the faith of my little girl. We have so much to be thankful for. Simply knowing the Lord is the best gift of all. He is an amazing God who loves us all so much.
Thanks to:
Oil City Substation (Caddo Parish police dept.) - $617 WalMart gift card - you don't know how much that means to us. God bless you all!
Trees Baptist Church - the beautiful Christmas carols and food. The ham was wonderful!
A beautiful couple - brought the kids many gifts and a $25 Brookshires gift card
A sweet friend and her family - you know who you are - thanks for blessing us all with gifts. I love the griddle and wanted one the other day, while visiting WalMart. You must have known ;)
Nannie Jo - blessing my kids with beautiful Christmas outfits. I will never forget you making our Christmas Eve dinner so special. Thanks - I love you!
Bro and Sis Holley - you are always a blessing to us. Thanks for the nice things and for being great pastors. No matter where I go, you will always be my pastor. I love you both so much!
All of my wonderful clients who blessed me with awesome Christmas tips.
Our school counselors who gave my kids' names to the Angel tree.
Walmart - hosting the Angel Tree - the customers who donated and God knows who you are! May He bless you abundantly.
Mom and Dad - you have always blessed us and I miss you both so much!
Mammaw Emmons - you have been such a great blessing since we have been homeless. You will never know how much I love you and appreciate you! Thanks for the nice gifts.
A church couple - Kayla loves her boots! The boys like thier toys as well.
Bro Jerry - Although you are my step cousin, I am very grateful that you have become a friend. Thanks for the things that belonged to your grandmother. They are all a blessing.
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Christmas Eve we spent the evening with Nannie Jo and Bro Jerry at her house. Dinner was awesome. The kids opened their gifts and we had a great time.
The kids and I slept until noon Christmas day. We got up and I made omelets with left over ham and pancakes. We had no snow :( - I was upset. We went back to Nannie Jo's for hot cocoa. Then we went and did our gingerbread house.
Saturday we hung out all day after waking up at noon. We played with the toys and had a great time.
Sunday we had a great service. We had a wonderful Christmas and yes, despite the library was closed for four days lol. It will be again this weekend. What's in store for next year? I know it will all get better!
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