I can hear them snore from their beds as I peek my head into the bedroom. Christmas Eve in my apartment is quiet and yet it feels inviting. It is something about the pause before the morning, the deep breath held in before joy is released. My kids have been under the weather for the past three days with intense fevers. I have been holding it down as I overcame a fever and cold too.
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Christmas Eve during the day feels chill. I have been counting down the days until Christmas break from work and school for weeks. I am blessed to say that this countdown has been worth it. The hours seem to have been moving slower this morning. The air feels lighter and less chill, but the fog seems to be cradling the area. The sounds of the busy highway carries a quiet sense of anticipation. There seems to be this in-between, but not yet the celebration, but full of meaning all the same vibe.
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Welcome, and I am so glad you stopped by! Christmas is almost here, and I wanted to do a few blog posts leading up to Christmas day here on She’s Found Strength! This year has brought our way. We all have learned so many lessons, gained so many blessings, and had reasons to smile.
You have made it! Embrace the feeling and vibes of the start of December 2022. In just a few more weeks, we shall be bringing in the new year. You have come such a long way this year. You have experienced so many ups and downs, but you are here.
The morning was calm and was brought in with smiles from both my children. My alarm on my phone went off at 6am, and I immediately thanked God for a new day. I sang "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" to my children before heading into the kitchen to make us breakfast. I was at peace this Christmas.
My kids and I are in our hotel bed the night before Christmas. The day was calm, and the night was peaceful. My mind wandered about how things would be if I had my own? My own job. My own stable income. My own apartment is our house for my children and me. Then I snapped back into reality and reminded myself that it is all on the way!
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I'm still shocked that it's already December! We are almost close to ending this year with a bang, baby! We not going out for 2021 bitter, upset, and punching at the air. Oh no, indeed. This year has been one hell of a year. As many of you know, my husband and I went our separate ways in late October. It was enlightening and heartbreaking all at the same time.
When I decided to re-admit myself back into college after filling out financial aid for the fall semester of 2019, I didn’t know how it would turn out for me. I was nervous and felt a little intimated by my online college courses.
There a few things that I want for Christmas that money can not buy. I wanted to create this list because we can carelessly overlook the non-materialist things in life for many of us. There has been a lot of talk about obtaining designer bags, shoes, and clothing from celebrities and little to no talk about obtaining happiness outside of those things on social media.
The end of the year is getting close. You don't have to wait until New Year's day to possibly start creating change in your life. You're also probably looking forward to things to come with grace while winding down, having some time to yourself, enjoying some great food, and possibly movies. Ready to bring on 2021?
One of the biggest lessons that I have learned this year is to stay true to your purpose in life. I know for a fact that this year I did not let myself down. I spoke my mind. I spoke my truth even if my voice shook, if I felt nervous, and even if I knew I had no other choice.
Here are the 20 words that came to my mind when I thought about Jesus today! Let's dive in!
This year I am most proud of my self-determination. A few times, I can remember vividly throughout this year, that I felt as if I was surrendering to my situation.
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‘Tis the season whenever you want to celebrate! It’s no secret, and neither do I feel ashamed about letting anyone know when I put up my Christmas tree. This year I made a purchase of a new Christmas Tree from my local Home Depot just a day after the lights were turned back on from the damaged Hurrican Zeta caused to my area in southeast Louisiana.
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