Debate about how we celebrate Christmas, economy and shopping lists aside, I have been reminded of a wonderful blessing I do not deserve, a happy child.
My son is 10. His older sisters were here for Thanksgiving and have other plans for Christmas this year. Our friends are out-of-town visiting family. Our families are too far away for visiting this year. I have been 'woe-is-me'ing. Thankfully my son doesn’t seem to have inherited this temperament trait from me. Even though there is not one wrapped package under our tree he is cheerful and excited about little things, snow, the cat playing, French toast, taking a break from homeschool, etc…
My son is 10. His older sisters were here for Thanksgiving and have other plans for Christmas this year. Our friends are out-of-town visiting family. Our families are too far away for visiting this year. I have been 'woe-is-me'ing. Thankfully my son doesn’t seem to have inherited this temperament trait from me. Even though there is not one wrapped package under our tree he is cheerful and excited about little things, snow, the cat playing, French toast, taking a break from homeschool, etc…
There will be packages.
Christmas is one way we Christians remember the ultimate gift that was given for us.
John 3:16.
I'm so very glad I discovered you, a kindred soul. I just bought two of your tag sheets on Etsy last night (they're lovely, btw!) I'll be saving your blog to my sidebar....I also love vintage wallpaper, it's one of the very first things I started crafting with and is my favorite to this day.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a beautiful Christmas....I too am over 50 (but just barely *wink*) and have a 9yo dd.
I love your blog and your etsy shop too! Your son sounds so sweet.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure how I missed this post. It truly warmed my heart...you show that it's not about what we have and what we want...it's who we are and what matters the most in life that makes us savour life. What a blessing!
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