It’s a holiday in the UK and always follows Christmas.
As my friend once said, “You know, it’s for boxing up your things”.
What a great idea!
After all it takes a great deal of effort to get everything out, I love the idea of setting aside a day to put everything away and make things tidy.
We certainly will be doing some of that today.
But more than cleaning and reorganizing, I’m going to be thanking God.
Our youngest girl turned 18 yesterday.
She’s a beautiful young woman and I’m so glad to have her in my life.
I praise God for the friendship we have and the beautiful way she has blossomed.
Yesterday, as we all enjoyed opening gifts and making gingerbread houses and eating loads of goodies, I just felt so blessed.
God has been so good.
His way is perfect.
His plans are best.
When we moved here, Anne had to leave her job, her friends, and most of her family.
It was tough for her.
But He has given her so much here.
She helps me around the house, cooking and cleaning.
She helps watch the grandbabies and she sometimes stays with Sis to do chores there.
I’ve watched her walk in the Lord grow.
She’s been learning how to do things she never would have if we’d not moved.
As we cleaned up and chatted last evening, my heart was so full.
God gave us such gifts in each one of our children and I am so grateful.
Although, letting go is difficult, I like watching to see what God is doing.
I know I can rest in His will for our family, every single one of them.
He made them and He loves them even more than I do.
Praise God!
As we “box up” today, I’m going to treasure the beautiful memories while prayerfully waiting for all the Lord has in store.
Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank You so much for our beautiful daughter. Lord, thank You for our family. I praise You for all Your blessings. Please continue to walk with each one of us and guide our hearts and minds. Lord, You alone are worthy of all praise, honor, and glory. I love You, Jesus. Amen.
patientlyhopeful 