I learned yesterday that this is probably the last Christmas on earth for a friend of mine. Barring a miracle, she will not be here next year.
I remember spending Christmas with my mom when she was terminal - when her cancer was treatable but not curable.
Christmas looks different when it may be your last. Little details seem much less important. Spending time with those closest to you and truly ENJOYING traditions together - whatever those look like. There is nothing more important.
The quality of our lives is actually better when we keep this perspective in mind. When we treasure this year, this day, this MOMENT - because we aren't promised another moment, another day, another Christmas.
Tony and I are taking a different look at Christmas this year, compared to other years. We are investing more in memories than in things. We are spending time with friends and family, enjoying the moments, and not worrying so much about whether we have the perfect whatever... recipe, gift, etc. People won't remember what you gave them, what you cooked, what you wore, as much as they will remember the time they spent with you.
The best gift we can give as we head into the next 10 days is the gift of ourselves, being present for each moment that God gives us!
Joy to the World!!
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