Hope and Understanding

Good Evening,

Just a quick bittid! Now it is dusk; and you can 'sense' that 'snow is in the air!'

The Christmas outside lights really light up a warm and welcome path to our front door! We are Blessed to have wonderful 'neighbours!'. One of our neighbours, is very 'handy', and often offers sage tidbit advice to us. He is like a 'Dad'. Fortunately, he kindly helped Alan with a tid electrical difficulty, experienced when putting up our lights. Now the complete string of lights are shining in abundance! We are using 'energy saving' bulbs; same as our neighbour!

My parents and Alan's Mum have passed away; and Alan's Dad is placed in an 'Old Age Nursing Home'. We have not seen him for some time; would like to; however, if you were to refer to my earlier posts, of many blogs ago, you will gain some bit background. Long story made short, it has been made very difficult for Alan to see his Dad; unless under very strict, supervisory visits. We feel that this is not appropriate or right; however, we know why it has been 'engineered' in that way. 'Shame on them' for their smugness and malicious behaviour they have exhibited towards Alan. They KNOW what they have plotted and done! The good thing is, that at the end of the day, 'they' will receive their come-up-pence! ie. 'They' may be able to fool some; but God is NEVER fooled. Nevertheless, I genuinely wish them all a very Merry Christmas; along with a Prayer, that may their hearts soften towards Alan. May God touch their hearts, so that they have a Spirit of Forgiveness, and of Reconciliation. Alan is the youngest of 4 siblings; and 'they' have always been 'jealous' etc of Alan. (The Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colours comes vividly to my mind).

In short, we really do not have a 'conventional' family. Yes, I have been Blessed with two 'children'; however, that is it, in a bittidz nutshell. Guess what I am saying is, that I wish our parents were still alive, and celebrating Christmas with us. Fortunately, we have many good memories to cherish. I made mention in today's earlier post, "Better late, than never". If you have a family member or a good friend that genuinely matters to you, let them know that you love and care about them; and that they are very 'special' to you; while they are still alive.

Methinks this Christmas is going to be an extra 'meaningful' one to us. We have our tidbitz challenges (who doesn't; particularly during these turbulent times); however, we have 'cast all our burdens' upon Him - quite literally. We are living each day, one day at a time; and keeping things SIMPLE. We constantly give appreciative thanks for all our Blessings; and particularly in the comfort of each night, we are grateful that we made it through the day - all with His Help! We are continuing to have FAITH, JOY, CONFIDENCE, and a CALM in Him, KNOWING that He will Provide Solution. We do not know how; save that we Believe that He will! We must not Rely EVER on our own understanding; instead we must TRUST Him TOTALLY to Guide us, and to give us an Understanding and Seek His Words of Wisdom. That is how we live our lives - daily; and how we are going to really appreciate a 'special' Christmas this year. Also, we will be reflecting much upon 'Good Tidings and Great Joy'. Pray this gives you a spark of hope! I love the above photo image of 'Seek and Ye Shall Find'.

Good Night and God Bless.