Best Christmas Ever!

Yes, I am excited about this Christmas. So far, it has proven unique and exciting.
To begin, let me explain a big difference.
Last year, I was not able to buy a single gift for my children. In years past, I bought them everything they wanted but paid a high price. Credit cards were a friend and yet never dependable. Late summer 2007, I walked away from using credit cards ever again. And I have stuck to it. So, Christmas 2007 was hard because I didn't want to stray from that, didn't want to give up. So I prayed, and I prayed hard! And, you are right, God provided every present for my children. A very humbling experience, however, I was not going to let it be repeated!
I won't lie, it is hard working full-time and being a full-time single mom, but incredibly fullfiling pushing forward in this new life. This Christmas, I have not only been able to buy presents for my kids, but others as well. Harleigh and I adopted a 6 year old girl and had so much fun buying presents for her! We set out for Target, and it wasn't pretty at first. Harleigh did not want to go; we weren't buying for her. But as soon as we got there and she saw all the things we could get and I explained that this little girl wasn't getting much, she jumped on board! We raided the dollar section in Target!! The little princess will now have new pajamas, a new outfit, socks, a new doll, etc...it was amazing!!! We got in the car and I asked Harleigh to pray with me over the presents.
I, the sap that I am, started to cry. After we prayed, Harleigh asked why I was crying and I explained to her that last year, people took care of us and now we can do the same. Told her that we will never know this little girl and not see her open the presents. I told her we didn't even know her name. She then got a wonderful idea and asked if we could name her, Jamie!! Oh, how my heart melted..."of course, Harleigh, we can!!!"! What a proud moment to see the tenderness of my own child!
So not only can I provide for my kids Christmas, but it has been a hands-on experience in learning the true meaning of Christmas - giving! Christ was given to us so that we can be free - true freedom. I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!! HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!