Merry Christmas to you all!!
I have to say, this has been one of those days where you go to sleep feeling content with the day. I was so thankful for today. And I just had to share how wonderful everything turned out! In my last blog I really felt the sorrow for my family, it was a heavy one, and my desire to have a good Christmas was so strong I found myself praying in the car on the ride there. My prayer was that we get together and our Christmas is full of good things. No sorrow, no anger, no fighting. And I think my prayer was more than answered. When I arrived I just felt a lightness in the air, and my mom was cooking so I looked around to see what I could do to help out. The dishes were practically falling out of the sink, so I emptied and loaded the dishwasher then washed the remaining things by hand. I just felt so compelled to be a helper, so after finishing the dishes I helped make some snacks, and clean up to prepare for dinner. Then everyone arrived (even a surprise visit from a very welcome face) and we gathered around the table to say grace. Mom's prayer was pretty close to what I prayed in the car, I prayed that everyone would be less focused on the stuff they got and more focused on the family being together, and she pretty much said the same thing. That was my confirmation that not only am I not alone in my desire for a change, but God has heard me and was with us there at that meal.
Dinner was good. It was full of laughter and happy memories. We had such positive energy, I can say for sure that house was full of the joy that comes from God. How blessed we were! Then we all gathered in the living room to exchange gifts. As each gift was given a new person would arrive just in time to open more gifts. It was perfect timing. There was no overwhelming feelings that I could tell. Children were happy, parents were happy. I got to see most of my family. The only part that was sad was a call from someone I knew wouldn't be able to share our joy because of negative circumstances. This person is the center of a problem, so them not being there was good, although I wish it didn't have to be that way, still, I'm glad they have their own little family and life so that they don't feel so badly about the current troubles that surround them.
In short, things were good. God brought me such a feeling of good. And I couldn't be more thankful. I got my blender, and lots of awesome homemade goodies and my sister found me gluten free Chocolate Chex cereal!!! That was the highlight of my night, let me tell you! That stuff is hard to find. Ethan got some good stuff too. But you know what stuck out and will leave a great memory? The happiness, contentment and joy of our Christmas. I'm so glad, and I thank God for answering my Christmas wish. It's better than anything that I could get from under the tree. My gift was wrapped with hugs and kisses, and contained smiles and togetherness. Gosh, I'm so corny, I feel like a bad Hallmark movie, but it couldn't be described any other way.
I'm so thankful to the God who loves me and my family so much that He'll hang out with us for the day. His presence is the best present of all!
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