Christmas in Heaven

 

December has arrived!!

 

I honestly don't know how things have gone so well so far other than being blessed by God repeatedly. I felt very blessed and brought tears to my eyes when I looked at the power bill for the month, as a new bill is coming soon, and I wanted to start planning ... 

Someone, don't know just who {I have my suspicions and thank you so much} paid $1,000 towards the power bill, leaving him with a credit rather than a bill. I am so thankful! He struggles more than a normal person, when bills get piled up. Any amount of relief is a great reward for his health. His rent is caught up to December, so there is still a need but no 'past due balances' looming overhead. So many other bills falling behind....  

We were hoping holiday events would have helped bridge the gap, but being in the mall didn't work out so well. Schools and church holiday bazaars were fantastic! We did the business justice. At the mall ... dark forces prevail. No Christmas music, no decorations... Coffins, skulls anything black - yes - even at Christmas. It looked much more like Halloween than Christmas type vendors and the way all the people dressed I thought 9 out of 10 were still wearing costumes from Halloween.

We had 1 more event at the mall but something has come up with his mom and a trip is being made for him to go be with her for a couple days. Unfortunately, the date he needs to be there is the same Friday before the event. So the decision was made to cancel the event and him go to see his mom. She is in her 80's and has dementia sadly it won't be long and she won't even know him. 

That leaves us with a large amount of ready to go Gift Products available. Ready to go for online shopping!  I did some sizing up with boxes and I can get most items into 'flat rate shipping boxes' which will help keep costs down on shipping and make charges easier to calculate. 2 boxes of shot glasses ships for $6.95 for example. 

Custom orders and open house! I will be busy working on the gifts we have planned for our own family as well as taking in orders. New supplies are on the way., some things won't be here for about a week or two.  Colored mugs are being discontinued, all mugs will be white with imaging. Still safe and non toxic as well as dishwasher safe! Tshirts are discontinued.  And I think the candle jars will be as well. They look so pretty when they are lit but you don't want a bunch of lit candles at an event NO, NO, NO.  So they don't get to 'shine' like they should on a display.

God knows our hearts, He knows the needs. God knows we try.  My family has been so blessed this year with many good things happening, for each of the kids in their own lives. Now, we are praying for answers for Tim this coming year. He has been doing a bit better with being retired, getting more rest and eating healthier. However, his weight is still dropping at an alarming rate and he can't seem to get any of it back. Other issues are stable, not having as many ups and downs.

Life is challenging sometimes, 

Just remember..... Breathe and take it ~ One day at a time.... 

Blessed by God

Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn 

Thanks for stopping by

Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.