I have said it once and I’ll probably say it again, this time of year is hard for me, many bad memories, the anxiety and mad people, drivers, kids, angry faces. It is really hard for me, and is a big hurdle every year.

Christmas should be filled with happy memories and cheer, for some it isn’t like that at all. But I must be happy for being here, that I can still get over this hurdle and appreciate the little things.

I have friends I use to go to church with and are so lovely, they invite me every year. My kids have their own lives, and it is less stressful, especially when they have two sides, so for years I have backed away.

I don’t have the power to fight an unknown source, so I leave it to God and just find joy in simple things, I like watching people, see how they work through this time of year. Especially those who I have noticed since living here.

I cannot get on board with the merchandising band wagon, I want someone to say, hey, I see your point and I get it.

So, as I deal with today, I pray you stop thinking about what you cannot do and just be thankful for what you do have. And remember just be blessed.