This has been a wonderful week. So fun spending time with family! In the last seven days, some or all of us have been to 1) Rudolph the Musical, 2) Cedar Hill Farm, 3) Starry Nights and 4) Zoo Lights. Tomorrow, we celebrate Graham’s birthday and then spend Christmas all together for the first time since 2014/2015 (we were together right after Christmas in 2015 so that was almost the same!!). Wow! That’s a lot to be thankful for!!
But in between all the fun, I have also been a little sad, or maybe more reflective. Part of it is being tired (I’m at the end of 21 days of the chemo pill; 7 days off before starting again, and I’ve spent the day in bed, trying to rest up for this week). Part of it is wondering how many more Christmas holidays we will all spend together.
I can dwell on that thought (and after all - none of us know the answer to that question!). OR, I can be thankful for the gift of this season. I don’t want to waste it on things that don’t matter - I want to treasure and take in every moment of this time we spend together. I would encourage you to do the same! Most of the things we stress over at this time of year, really aren’t worth the worry.
I read these verses tonight and they encouraged me. I’m thankful for all the blessings in my life and the mercy that God has shown us!
"For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me. He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him." Luke 1:49-50
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