Celebrate

Friday Night

Machine Man's company had their annual 

Christmas Party!

I don't get out a lot…

I usually am on the inside looking out..

it's thrilling to go to Trader Joes and look at produce

and tea, and toothpaste..

so it was SUPER exciting to go out for dinner with my hottie husband.

It was SUPER exciting to see

all our lovely friends.

It was SO thrilling to get to have a fancy dinner

OUT of the house

with OUT the little blessings

pulling on my pants…

so much to be excited about..

There was also a lot I confess to being anxious about…

oh I know.. 

anxious?  

yes..

anxious..

what about???

well.. 

would they get my dietary needs right..

would my brain sustain volume issues..

would I be able to handle seeing SO many people..

conversations can be challenging for me,

as I loose my place in time and space

lost in a thought

and it's a tracking thing..

I feel a bit scatty..

would I do ok?

so I do..

what I do

I prayed..

and guess WHAT!

The meal was amazing..

there WAS a mistake..

somehow the dairy free portion was missed… but the CHEF

made me a fresh batch of soup completely dairy free,

and roasted potatoes for ME instead of the lovely creamy mashed

everyone else got..

MY meal was AMAZING..!

everyone at my table was jealous ! 

thank you Jesus for a special meal..

and thanks to the configuration of the venue

when the music got loud…

too too loud, 

and my brain felt all wobbly…

wandering out of the room was an easy option

as many friends were out in the foyer area visiting as well!

Thank you Jesus 

for options and not letting me feel trapped

and as far as tracking conversations..

Between all the drinks people were drinking,

and all the excited and "so glad to see you" moments

there were just millions of 

interrupted moments

and no one could have noticed my 

tracking issues unless they were REALLY trying..

and even so.. 

who cares! 

It was a happy celebration…

so thank you Jesus

for letting me enjoy these beautiful people

that my husband has the privilege of working with

day in, day out.

You are so good to us!

What wonderful things there are to celebrate this Christmas..

Best of all LIFE

and LIFE in Christ!

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