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In "Dashing through the Snow", last night's story, Tiffany comes to realize that she, and she alone, is responsible for her attitude. Through visits with her friends who have all been facing adversity or challenges far greater than hers, she realizes from their faith and joy, that she is indeed blessed.
Well, I wish I could say my darling Tiff had learned to plan ahead when all this transpired two years ago, but no. Her day yesterday was another frantic dash of errands and frustrations. As she said when she got home though, "I'm just taking it one day day at a time!"
The day did end up though with an impromptu, wonderful gathering of twenty of our friends here at the house last night. Gathering together for a glass of cheer and a visit with those you love really can be restorative. It seems to me though that "visiting" with people nowadays is harder and harder to accomplish.
Really chatting and catching up face to face with one another seems to be a lost art. I grew up with parents that loved to entertain and as such, I learned the joys this can bring early on. It was so refreshing last night to visit with folks we have not seen in a long time, meet a new baby boy and just "unplug" for a few hours.
So - as we start this Christmas Eve, I encourage everyone to turn their cell phones off this evening. Light some candles, grab a glass of wine and some of your favorite snacks and gather around the Christmas tree. Reflect on all your blessings and pray for those that are facing far greater challenges. Read Luke 2:1-20 and recall what the season is all about:
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Wishing you all a warm and loving Christmas Eve!
Shine On!
-K
Well, I wish I could say my darling Tiff had learned to plan ahead when all this transpired two years ago, but no. Her day yesterday was another frantic dash of errands and frustrations. As she said when she got home though, "I'm just taking it one day day at a time!"
The day did end up though with an impromptu, wonderful gathering of twenty of our friends here at the house last night. Gathering together for a glass of cheer and a visit with those you love really can be restorative. It seems to me though that "visiting" with people nowadays is harder and harder to accomplish.
Really chatting and catching up face to face with one another seems to be a lost art. I grew up with parents that loved to entertain and as such, I learned the joys this can bring early on. It was so refreshing last night to visit with folks we have not seen in a long time, meet a new baby boy and just "unplug" for a few hours.
So - as we start this Christmas Eve, I encourage everyone to turn their cell phones off this evening. Light some candles, grab a glass of wine and some of your favorite snacks and gather around the Christmas tree. Reflect on all your blessings and pray for those that are facing far greater challenges. Read Luke 2:1-20 and recall what the season is all about:
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Wishing you all a warm and loving Christmas Eve!
Shine On!
-K