Kelli, Madison, and Hadley left Saturday. Before Kelli left she made sure my house was painted, cleaned, and that my Christmas tree was up! She and the kids were such a blessing. I cried and cried once they left.

I remembered this time to pour out my heart to God...to tell him where it hurt, and how much it hurt. I wonder if this inclination will ever become second nature? I do know this, God is using my grief to pull me closer...to teach me more of his sufficiency...to show me the truth of his word.

I am thankful that God took great care in providing just what I needed to not only survive the holiday without Chuck, but joyfully participate in the festivities.