Wow it's been over a month since I've posted anything! My apologies. The holidays aren't any less busy here in The Valley that's for sure. The past two months being engaged has flown by. Not only am I (we, but really just me) long distance wedding planning, I decided now was a good time to have two weeks of guests, take a big test (that I PASSED!!!) give finals, prepare for a recital, and move apartments ALL while enjoying the holiday season!?!? But you know what? I have! Somehow the busyness hasn't been so busy. I'm tired and complain, but isn't that what the holidays are all about? Being tired and complaining? (The answer is no by the way.) En serio though, it has been quite wonderful. We've had visits from friends and family, some experiencing Mexico for the first or coming back for their second visit. We've had many large gatherings for Thanksgiving (both sides of the border) , and the iron bowl of course. We've enjoyed Valley Festivities, lights, parades, mariachi, and food, and are now preparing a trip to Alabama for Christmas. Whew. I'm tired from just writing that. (There's the complaining again) Why do we complain? It's like when we don't know what to say we just throw in a "man I'm just so tired." Or "gosh this season is always so busy." It is! But it's also a time to fellowship, build relationships, meet knew people, make new traditions, and celebrate the birth of Christ! I've been reading an advent devotional by #shereadstruth and she had done an amazing job day by day. In the festivities and added busyness, I've been able to stay focused and excited! Not for Santa and cookies and lights, but for Jesus! A verse featured on today's devotion was John 1:29 "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" He took it away guys! Something to celebrate? I think so! Celebrate in the busyness, rejoice with friends and family, focus your day on the coming of Christ, when you're tired, change that tiredness to thankfulness and joy! You can check out that devotion here at shereadstruth.com . We're on day 14 but it's not too late to join in!
Thanks again to Kerrie Williams (kerriewilliams.com) for taking these gorgeous photos!
Parents and friends from Gadsden visited the canal the week before Thanksgiving.
First Baptist McAllen prepared an amazing Thanksgiving meal for the people!
Celebrated a family's one year anniversary in their home!
Made a trip to the market for our first-timer.
Celebrated Thanksgiving with my Mexico family this year. Love them!
Saw the sights in Reynosa thanks to some amazing friends of ours!
Somehow moved apartments successfully and managed to decorate a little!
McAllen posada and Christmas parade!
And the Hidalgo Festival of Lights!
I hope you all have an amazing Christmas Season with family and friends! Never forget the reason for the season, though. Feliz Cumpleaños Jesus Cristo!
Remember to check out shereadstruth.com!
