Thank you for being born Jesus

Today for me has been a day of reflecting on Jesus and how grateful I am for everyone in my life. I challenge anyone who reads this to take 5 minutes out of your day and look around you. Reflect on what you have and who you have. I am very grateful for my parents, they brought me up and raised me into a wonderful mother. My kids are my life, I took my 5 minutes to look around today and I could see all the happiness in everyone around me. Sometimes we dont have time to reflect on things around us that should be reflected on. Thank you Jesus for being born and giving me the best parents in the world and a marriage that yes everyone at some point has had to work on things, But My husband is the bestest friend I have ever had. If we could we would be attached to each others hips every second for life. Thank you Jesus for giving me 3 of the most wonderful children. My 12 year old helps and supports me so much, I am very grateful for the spirit in her and the love she has for others.  My other two children are a miracle, at one point in my life I was told I most likely would not be able to have children. Matt and I have had two precious children together. Brayden may be a handful, but his cute personality over joys me. He gives the best hugs and kisses he loves all of us so much. Ella is a miracle, she has been through so much. She is a fighter and she will continue to fight anything that gets in her way. Most days I feel like crying because I want her to do what most children her age do. It takes one person to tell me to bounce back up and know that it will take time. But she will be okay that she has god watching over her. So with all that has been said I am thankful for the love that everyone shares one another and the kindness that everyone has to offer each other. Thank you to everyone that has come to us and given us prayers, love and support for our family and daughter Ella. Today is not about giving gifts or receiving them. Its about reflecting on Christ being born and reflecting on your blessings.