A week of craziness

We had a really good Thanksgiving. My Husband's family were out of town so we were able to spend the day with my family. I really miss them so it was nice to be able to spend so much time with them. I had my first Black Friday experience. It was pretty busy but not as crazy as I expected. I really did not buy anything substantial. I just went to spend time with my sister-in-law. I was glad I could do this.

Thanksgiving was also a bitter sweet. We had a house fire four years ago on November 26, 2005. I was living with my parents at the time and we lost everything. The memories from that day are so vivid. The only thing we had to our names was the clothes off of our backs. But people in our community were amazing really stepped up and helped us in a time of need. It was amazing every time we went to church there was more things for us to help us get by. We lost a couple of pets too :[

That was a really had time in my family's life but as strange as it seems I believe that it was for the better. I was thinking about moving a couple of states away to go to college but I am glad I did not because not long after the fire the college starting having trouble. I also would not be with my wonderful husband. I do have to say last night we were going through so my husbands things from his childhood and it makes me sad that I no longer have things from my childhood.. I am so thankful now that I am able to make my own memories with my husband.

No on a happy note, I am pretty excited because today we are going to put up our Christmas tree and finish up all of our shopping. It should be a good day!