Ahhh... Christmas! (said as I sigh heavily....). I like Christmas. I enjoy the decorations and the lights and the music and the cookies. But, I wish it wasn't such a busy time because so many people are not able to reflect on what Christmas is all about.
We had a Christmas concert at our church last weekend and while sitting there with my family, watching it together I had a thought about the night that Jesus was born. There was a special star in the sky that shone down. I am not sure if Mary and Joseph knew at that moment why it was there, but I am sure they were thankful that it brought light to the stable so Joseph was able to help Mary give birth that night. I studied Mary a few months ago. God chose her to be the mother of a special child and I feel like He did the same for me when He gave us Annie. I am trying to do my best with her, but I am new at this and I am learning a lot as I go along. I am thankful for the light that He shines down for me to help me out as well. It is not a bright shining star - but I know I am not alone. My family is so supportive and such a blessing, people at church, and things that I know to be true from reading the Bible.
Annie is a gift from heaven and I am so thankful for her and I am thankful that I know the true meaning of Christmas. We are so blessed.
Merry Christmas everyone!
You are doing a GREAT job with raising Annie Joy Blessing and she got the best Christmas gift ever when she got you for a mommy. She may not be able to tell you that yet, but it is true. Thank you for radiating that light. SOOOO many people tell me how much more beautiful you have become since you have become a MOM. Of course, as your mom... I have always known how beautiful you are inside and out, and I thank God for you, for Don, and for Annie Joy!
ReplyDeleteCarlena, what a wonderful word picture of God sharing His light with you. You are doing a great job of walking in the LIGHT you have. Love you.
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