Traveling

Thursday...I have to tell you that when your kids and grandkids are traveling on the road to grandma's house, it's much more difficult to handle than when we traveled with all four of our kids in an ugly brown van across the country, with Jack driving hour upon hour, taking very few stops and he did all the driving. I would be so peaceful that I would just fall asleep! But now I wake up early in bed before the kids even start driving and am praying for their safety!
I am so grateful for the gift or prayer. God knows that we need to be able to share our concerns and prayer requests with Him. And the even more amazing thing is that he listens!
I love Philippians 4 which talks about bringing our anxietes to Him with thanksgiving. It is totally impossible to be in a state of worry or any other negative attitude when we're keeping a thankful spirit. I think it is the key to a good life. Being thankful! This Christmas I have little gift box candles. They're quite pretty and I think the kids will enjoy them. I want to have each person in the family share something they're thankful for this year and then the family can light a candle. We have six, one for each "family unit" They're good memories for the children, and yes, us adults too, to remember that we really do have so much for which to be grateful. And of course, tops on the list this season, is Jesus. "For God so loved the World that He gave His only son". That, to us mothers, is a gift that can't be topped!
They're almost here!!! Praying them in safely!