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Category Archives: christmas
Be Having A Merry Christmas (Drawing for Nana)
The boys woke up and were so excited that Nana was still alive. We found out that this was their one hope. Santa also visited in spades.
We are so grateful.
Merry Christmas.
Be Jenny Penner designer for Elle Mikal Designs
Jenny from Elle Mikal design was one of the first people I told when I knew my mom was going to die. She has prayed, sewn and her gift of a toque and word for everyone has helped each of us walk this journey with my mom and dad in style and with God’s anointing.
Here is what she wrote to us:
May each of you receiving your hand-stitched toque/hat today open hearts to the prayers that have been prayed for you in specific… each hat has been carefully named with much more meaning behind the name itself. It is my prayer that each of you will receive all that has been stitched into you as you wear your Toque/ Hat.
Elle Mikal means… Who is like God? Each of us have been created and designed by God for God for the display of His Splendour.
Each Toque/Hat has either a flower for Fragrance of the Glory of God or a circle that represents Rejoice…sometimes life is difficult
sometimes life is ok
sometimes life is good
sometimes life is great…
in it all there is joy
a circle of joy
but mostly there is… Elle Mikal
Glory to God in the Highest!!!
Revelation 22:1-5 NLT
“Then the angel showed me a river with the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. It flowed down the center of the main street. On each side of the river grew a tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, with a fresh crop each month. The leaves were used for medicine to heal the nations. No longer will there be a curse upon anything. For the throne of God and of the Lamb will be there, and his servants will worship him. And they will see his face, and his name will be written on their foreheads. And there will be no night there—no need for lamps or sun—for the Lord God will shine on them. And they will reign forever and ever.”
The Family of Toques
Mom
Mom and Dad
Mom and Michelle
Mom and I
Mom, Michelle and I
The Mitton/Jenkins Family
Rea, Rogelio, Yago and Rio
Jamie, Marnie and Baby (due in March)
My Family
Thank you Elle Mikal design for sharing your God given gift with us.
Be In A Holy Space
Be Writing Letters to Santa
Gingerbread Cookies – Check
Milk – Check
Carrots – Check
Santa Letter – Check
Sleeping Boys – Status Unavailable through the giggles.
Be Having Christmas Eve Dinner
Christmas Eve for our family has always involved some sort of food and hangout time. Whether it was applies, Chinese food from China Sail or something else, mom always included others.
Tonight, we had a delicious meal st Hospice provided by my friend Christina. Plus dessert from L2. Good soul food. For a soulful time.
Be Snoozing and Losing
M is enjoying a wonderful sleep-in with mom. She had a good sleepover on the Murphy bed beside mom.
Today is waffle day at Hospice.
Rea stole M’s waffles.
Be Sharing Your Story – Bev & Darryl
My dad’s “other brother Darryl” and his beautiful Bev came to visit today.
Here is their journey:
They share a beautiful gift that children give us and the love of family. I wrote how butterflies seem to be a theme for us right now here.
And then I got this note:
Dear Jenkins Family,
It was so nice to see you all yesterday, and especially to be able to see Gwen and hold her hand for a few moments. We are all thinking about you so much and following your journey . It was such a coincidence today that our granddaughter , Isla, insisted on putting on her summer butterfly dress ( she made her Mom dig it out of the summer clothes box) and drew a butterfly picture for us. We truly feel the connection to everything you shared with us about butterflies and your Mom. We will think of her always when we see a beautiful butterfly. Our love and prayers are with you tonight.
Love to All
Darryl, Bev,Kristi, Shannon and Trinity
December 24th
Dear Joanna,
Words cannot express how saddened I am that your family must take this journey so early in your mother’s life. As has been said many times, her beautiful smile and infectious laugh will be missed by many. Her legacy will be the inner strength she has passed on to her two beautiful daughters. From the moment of birth we have to complete many journeys that God has asked us to do. This journey is one that your mother’s teaching will see you through. Let it be known that Steve (aka sexy neck) and Craig are blessed to have the Jenkins girls and families in their lives. When your Mom moves on to a new world your Dad will continue to help guide his family through these journeys. When I am travelling through the woods or at one of my favourite fishing haunts and a beautiful butterfly arrives I will be sure to know its significance. May you and your family find peace in your inner strength.
God bless.
Hugs to all.
Coach Darryl.
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