Trying to enjoy the snow.............

This is the time of year in the Midwest that we don't have a choice in the weather- we grin and bear it.
Its cold, bitter cold at times and always a chance of snow every week.  I remember when I used to love the snow- not so much anymore. I think, has my skin just become thinner as I have aged? My kids seem to just run outside with out a blink of an eye- even my dog is trying to get back in the door after doing his business.  As this weekend approaches and so does the snow storm- I am remembering how I would go with my older brothers sledding when I was little.  I like those memories but at the same time- I feel sadness too- I have not been close to my brothers in many years now and I often wonder how my life and their lives would have been different had that not been a true fact. Its not that I don't love my siblings- I do- there is many factors that go into a dysfunctional family.  One of them is that the family is in denial over the fact they are dysfunctional- not wanting to find truth or search for a better way to relate to one another- to be healthy and kind.  There is usually one main person calling all the shots in the big picture as well- this person is the one who will stir up the pot and watch every one run around hurting each other with out any regret or humility and desire to set things right. They will never admit they are wrong or ask for forgiveness either.  I try to look at my situation and ask God to help me do the right things- Even Jesus had boundary's- and knew when to say enough- its not a place I like to be, I am a people pleaser by nature.  The last few years I have found a new strength in myself through lots of prayer and looking to His word and a ton of visits to a  great counselor.  I know I must stay humble, yet firmly planted in the path I am on to be able to shine for Christ and not let others tare me down.  In the end of ea day I know this is not only for me but for my children as well- I want them to grow up to know what is right and wrong when it comes to a healthy family and relationships etc...
In the end its God and His word that keeps me on track with this- He is faithful- He never changes- and is the same yesterday,today and forever~
Just as the cold Midwest winters- I know I can count on.............. Christ -I can count on more in every season of life~

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