Treasure and Christmas

I finally sat down and finalized my legacy letter to the family. I will be mailing these out tomorrow. Please pray for my family. Especially those that will really have to think about what I have asked them to do. I ended up writing it as a Christmas letter to let them know what has been going on with us as a family. I spoke of how this year has made me think of one word, treasure. We have a treasure with our family, our health, Philip's job, etc, but most importantly our Saviour, Jesus. I ended it with what a treasure it would be to me and the kids (as they get older) for everyone to participate. I am just hoping that this will open doors to speak to those that I am not sure about.
I can't remember if I told you guys I sew and monogram. I am sure that I have mentioned how busy I have been, but I have added monogramming to my already busy schedule. I love doing it and I go in spurts doing it. I mention it only to say that it is one more thing vying for my time. Sometimes I wonder if my time management issue will ever resolve itself. Because I am sewing, I have to admit that I am truely struggling to keep up with a self motivated Bible study. I feel like I am not doing enough, even when I am studying. I think God is answering my prayer to give me an unquenchable thirst and hunger for His mighty word. I just wish He would add an hour to my day!
One of my kiddos has had strep this week. I went around a bleached all the bathrooms today. I am determined not to pass this germ! Especially with Christmas around the corner. Aren't you excited Christmas is almost here. I am for so many reasons. The break in my schedule, the time with the kids, all of the special things that make Christmas so magical and most importantly to celebrate the birth of Christ. We are having my immediate family over for Christmas day. I am thinking only around 15 will be here, but possibly more. Hopefully, all will go smoothly and I will start cooking before too long! So much to do and so little time. I have to go to bed now. That is if I want to actually make it to getting up remotely on time in the morning. Night!