As the day got rolling yesterday it turned out I’d be babysitting a couple of the younger grandsons.  School is out and mom is still working.  I had thought it would mean no gift wrapping but as the day progressed, I did get all the boys done as well as the men.  As I was taking them home last night I had realized there was little for their stockings.  I get caught in this each year.  I watch and listen to them talk to determine the best gifts for Christmas.  What I never watch for is the small things like what they enjoy snacking on.  These are usually a large part of the stocking stuffers.  I asked while I was driving and got a good list in my mind.

I stopped at the grocery store once they were deposited home.  I had found most of the items they told me about.  A couple however had me stumped.  I don’t know candy well as I’m not much for snacking.  As I went to the bulk dept to see if they by chance had it I ran into a lady who had been a student of mine 41 years ago.  Her son had also gone to my school so we had much to talk about.  She said she’d heard I’d written a book so I told her it was my autobiography.  When I said it was about my overcoming a childhood of abuse she took note.  I mentioned my involvement in Celebrate Recovery and then she opened up about her own involvement in the program a few years back.  I suppose we talked for over 30 minutes.  I’m mailing her a book as her request.

This morning I realized I had no fear in opening up to her last night.  Those old voices were gone.  I praise God for that.  That is a real healing God is giving.  I love this God of ours.  He is so loving.  Praise Him with me today.