It's the Holiday Season

 Happy December 1st, ladies!!! 

2020 is coming to an end. How excited are we about that?? I am thankful for this year, though. I have learned a lot about myself. As I am sure you all have as well.

I did take time to take advantage of the Black Friday, Shop Local Saturday and Cyber Monday sales. Just about finished my shopping for the family. All but the stockings. Yes, my children are grown and they STILL get stockings and Santa Claus. LOL...I know but I so enjoy doing it. Its tradition. Hopefully they get married and have children they will pass it on to their children.

Since we are officially in the holiday season now lets not forget those who are  sick, home bound, lonely; you know, those "less fortunate". I am sure we all know someone that could use some extra love this season. Especially since Covid has kept most of us isolated. Sending a card of hope and encouragement has a way of doing that. I love to still receive mail. There is something very special and personal about receiving a letter the old fashion way.

We tend to put a lot of emphases on preparing a gift or even a card. It has to be package just right, say just the right words, the prefect quote or scripture verse. We forget the reason we started to do the gifting in the first place. That's just like us though as humans. It has to be the greatest, the grandest, PREFECT. Most of us aren't looking perfect, just authentic. The real thing. A gift or card given out of love means everything.

So if you are impressed to do something this season for someone, do it don't wait. You may not get that change again and it just may change that's person's life.

Later this week I will be sharing some deals I got at a local boutique. They have EVERYTHING you need for Christmas gifts. Also, I'm leaving to go on a mountain getaway with some family so I super excited about that. 

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Blessings,

Dawn

Changes, Changes and More Changes

 

Well, Hello ladies!

Yes...I know it has been a while since I posted on my blog. Honestly, I just didn't have it in me. With so much going on and I know everyone does, it really was not in me to do it. 

The next few statements I am going to make are as political as I am going to get on here. First and last time. I say that because it was a direct effect of why I was not blogging.

I have always enjoyed the elections, local and national. I would always, ALWAYS sit with my daddy in front of the TV and watch all the debates, commercials, documentaries, all the things. I loved this time with daddy.  Daddy was an Army veteran, serving three tours in Korea. He never talked about the war or his time in the Army, but I know he loved his country and the things that are happening now....well I can see him just shaking his head.

This election, this election....we all have views on all the subjects; we always have that's what makes this country so great. Its ok to be different. Well something changed this time though. I am not opposed to have discussion about different topics and having an open mind about things. This is part of the reason I loved watching politics with Daddy. Now we are just hollering at each other. Everyone wants to be right and not necessarily better. It is breaking my heart. 

My kids and I are close, super close. For a while it was just us three. I taught them to have their own minds, make there own decisions. As long those didn't hurt them or others, was beneficial to them and to stand up for what is right. People are to be treated just as that, people. They have grown into two of the most beautiful people I have ever known. The are active citizens of their communities, hard working, paying their own way and volunteering when they can. 

This election has been the hardest to watch and talk about with my kids. Because we all have different opinions and it was effecting me so bad that the day before the Presidential election I stopped watching all TV or listening to any media of any kind. To me, just my opinion; it hit me like a ton of bricks. I let the media, all of it directly effect my thinking. Instead of researching and reading articles for myself, as I was taught by my daddy; I let the media do it for me. AND I LET IT HAPPEN!! So the night of the election I prayed and went to bed at 7:30. Slept the best I have in a while.

I had to remember that whatever President is in office, my God is on His Throne. In the end this place is just temporary. We are called to love, support and "do right" by people. As my daughter says, "just be a good human". Like I said, this is the first and last political post I will put up here (hopefully). 

We can all do better, ALL of us including me.

In other news..... I went to the hair salon this past Friday and got a new do. And I am LOVING it. (see below) Thank you Jennifer Lynch at utlimate raaz. 

Remember ladies, sometimes change isn't so bad. It's the fear of the unknown that makes us worry. God sees everything and it is not unnoticed. He has got this and you, too.

Have a great week.Please leave a comment or suggestion for a post. 

Blessings,

Dawn