It’s the first year that I’ve really dug into our Christmas boxes since Nick passed away. I decided to pull out my snowman collection.
Old family pictures will always be some of my favorites…….
I put a little tree in Nick’s room under one of my favorite pictures of me, Todd, and Nick at a Titans’ game.
I’ll share the Christmas trees and Nativity sets as soon as we have them out and ready.
I’m baby-stepping my way into the holidays, trying to find joy in the things that always made Nick smile.
If you’re facing a difficult holiday season, I’ll be praying that you can make steady baby steps too.
I love the middle of this passage…….it reminds me that there is a “joy set before us when we endure….”
HEBREWS 12:1-3
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
Tammy,
Thank you for your post today, “For the joy set before him he endured…”
I have read this verse often but seemed to focus mainly on the middle, running the race with perserverance…,
the holidays are so difficult without our angels, you said it perfectly when you said sometimes it’s just baby steps.
I am praying that those of us with an empty chair at the table this week, can focus on the joy of when our families will all be together again for every single holiday!
Thankful for you as a blog friend, hoping maybe someday we can meet in person. Enjoy your Thanksgiving with your family,
natalie
Natalie,
Love you so much.
YOur book is on its way!!!
Have a cozy week and know I am praying for you too.
Hugs,
Tammy
Sending my love to you at this time of year when there is so much missing yet still much to be thankful for.