Hello all! I hope Thanksgiving was a blessed day for you. I went to some of the black Friday sales, but my heart is just not into it this year. I am almost always way ahead of the game but this year I am just starting my shopping. Every time I go to buy a gift I get this sinking feeling that I should not buy any....its driving me crazy!! If I wait too much longer I won't have Christmas for anyone!!
So I prayed on the subject and came up with a compromise that feels really right to me. This year I am putting together "Emergency" car kits for everyone I ususally get gifts for. It will be a tote full of things like first aid supplies, a Bible (they have them for a buck at the dollar store!)warm gloves, a flashlight, some matches, water bottle, granola bars, some basic helpful tools,etc. That felt right to me, plus it is a really useful gift!! If things go south before Christmas these supplies may really help someone!
Is anyone else having mental issues buying Christmas gifts this year or is it just me?

That's exactly what I thought.....and people I think will really appreciate it as a gift. I was pleased when I settled on the idea, as I feel really good about buying things like that right now. I just can't bring myself to buy all the trendy newest items this year, I really feel led not to waste the money on items that will most likely be of no use very soon.