True Christmas Joy and Blessings

This Christmas Season we at LifeDesigning1 are all reminded of the True Blessings we have in our lives! We attended Mass at our son's school today to celebrate Christmas Joy and Blessings as well as praying for those in the world affected by harm! 

We watched our baby (Jackson - 6) walk in with his 8th grade buddy, decorate the Jesse Tree and sing for us. What a beautiful Mass! Probably one of my favorites ever! Jackson and his friends sang so strongly and proudly! 

Here are some pictures from today at Mass!

Jackson waits for his 8th Grade buddy after decorating the Jesse Tree ;)

Singing with his friends and all of the 8th Grade buddies!

We've been spotted! He ran over to give hugs! He sang so well! We are so proud!

Mommy, Daddy and Jackson! <3 So Proud!

I spent time crying in Church as I thought of last week's events in Connecticut!

The priest explained that there were 26 candles lit in the Church to represent those who passed away at Sandy Hook. :'( Our hearts and prayers have been with them since it happened! We have added them to our prayers at night and Jackson's school prays for them daily as well!

Remember your True Christmas Joy and Blessings!

Take a moment to say an extra prayer for those at Sandy Hook or if you're not the praying type...at least give them a moment of silence.

I know it's a little blurry...but the small red candles that lead up to Jesus and those in the shape of a heart represent those at Sandy Hook :'( God Bless Them!

We took a moment after Church to light a candle, say a few prayers and Thank God for all of the Blessings in our lives! <3

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you this holiday season! 

Thank you for reading our blog! <3

Count Your Blessings!

Good Sunday to you!

I was just spending my Sunday Morning and beginnings of the afternoon
thinking how Blessed I truly am!

I have a beautiful family, a wonderful 6 year old son,
2 loving dogs, a supportive and amazing husband,
a rockin home business and a team of amazing leaders to follow!
These are only a few of the Blessings that I have in my life!

Why we started LifeDesigning1!

Always Remember!

Alan Jackson sings it so well in this song!

As I sit here on September 11, 2012, I still remember the exact things I was doing on that tragic morning in 2001.

As I've written before, I was a Pre-Kindergarten teacher before I had my son Jackson, so I was at school that day. In our school, we would take the children to the cafeteria for breakfast and eat family style.

I remember clearing some dishes and one of my friends receiving a phone call in the cafeteria that there was a terrorist attack in New York. It didn't really hit me at first. Her son lived in New York at the time and the concern started to rise.

When my children were finished eating, I took them upstairs to our classroom and immediately called my family to tell them of the news and tell them that I love them!

Throughout the morning, we tried to take a minute here or there to view the news coverage, but my first priority was the children! Keeping them safe!

We had parents who picked up their children very early that day, just so they could be with them and cherish each other! As a school, we supported their decision wholeheartedly!

Hey, I wanted to be with my loved ones too! As soon as school was over, that's exactly what I did! We hugged and watched the news with tears in our eyes as the New York skyline that we had grown up with had completely changed!

We spent lots and lots of time praying and trying to contact our family in New York, which if you remember, was very difficult to do that day as all the 'circuits were busy.'

I always tell people that I'm really good at praying, (I think I get it from my Gram, Mom and Dad) so if you need a prayer or someone you needs a prayer, you can always call on me!

I know God's personal phone number ;)

Always remember that day and if you are a religious type like me, then

- take the time to say an extra prayer for those who suffered that day,
- take the time to say an extra prayer for those who still suffer from losing someone that day,
- take the time to say an extra prayer for those who still suffer from dealing with the traumatic events of that day! (i.e. people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, the list goes on)

Thank you all for reading this post!

If you can relate with this post, then please give it a like and a share!

Share it with those who need my extra prayer today! I can always say a few extra!

Let me know in the comments if you need a little prayer today!

Appreciate who and what you have in life!
<3 <3 <3

Never Give Up!

Wow!

I've been checking out some inspirational videos on YouTube lately!

I came across this one and it just brought tears to my eyes!

I had to share it with all of you!

I was a sophomore in High School when this happened and I have to admit I really don't remember this part of the olympics.

We're always told to "Never Give Up!" But, do people really take the time to think about what this really means? No matter what your struggles in life may be, you are only given what you can handle!

I remember telling God, out loud, at my grandmother's funeral (when I almost lost my mom too) "Ok, I can't handle this too!"

You know what? He listened to me and I have my mother to talk to if not see on a daily basis!

My mom didn't give up that day!

God didn't give up on us that day!

Grammy didn't give up on us that day! (We believe this was Gram's 1st Miracle ;))

I didn't give up on believing the fact that I am only given what I can handle in my life!

I know I'm being watched over! I am grateful for it! <3

Anyway, back to the video:




Would you have given up?

I would have kept on going!

I will always Keep Going!

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Appreciate what you have! ;)