What I did not know was that today was the last Sunday of 2009. So of course I was glad that the Johnsons of Old Bridge spent it in worship. I am so thankful for many things this year. I know I should not rank blessings but God really hooked me up when he did his thing yet again and blessed me with another woman in my life. I was born to my mother thirty years ago. Then almost eleven years ago he sent my help mate to me and almost five years ago allowed me to wed her. Then this year he blessed me with a princess to love, protect and nurture. When I think of all the rough spots I have gone through, just thinking about C.J. alone reminds me of how awesome God is.
Today in church during worship we were reminded of how incredible God is. This evening my family came together to remember our family members who have been called home. We had fallen out of touch for a bit. Many had never even seen C.J. before today but God is incredible and C.J. was able to meet a lot of her family today. Family is very important to me and I want her to know where she came from and where her support is at all times.
So of course that meant a lot of passing and holding which bothers Mommy and Daddy sometimes, but we bear with it. I even met the grandmother of a potential suitor for C.J. He is a little younger but he comes from a good home and a loving grandmother who understands my plan to have my princess already prepared with a kingdom while she is young. I know how to contact her so we will see if this goes anywhere.
So today C.J. and Daddy were both filled with Worship. We enjoyed our time in church and C.J. had the loudest toy for the "Toy Blessing". This is where Pastor MP3 reminds the children that their parents work very hard all year to get them some of the things they received for Christmas. He also reminds them that the birth of Jesus Christ is the true reason we celebrate on December 25th. As you know this is a message that I want C.J. to know from now until forever!
As I part ways with you tonight an older man, I implore that you always remember to pray because we all know that prayer changes things!
C.J. I want you to know that you come from a rich legacy of strong individuals that make up your very large family. When you get a little older I want you to take the time to talk with all of them. Your mother, father, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins and anyone else to learn about who you are and the long journey that your ancestors travelled that all make you who you are today!
