Christmas Passed...
Ah - Monday.... yawn & harumph!
Back at work but still thinking of Christmas. Which went pretty well, considering the weirdness of the family situation - but... overall it was very pleasant! While there were some ridiculous - and even sad moments - I am trying to focus on the Good and Positive things of the holiday --- especially since the good outweighed the bad :)
It is always so sad when you build up for Christmas coming.... the whole month long - and then... suddenly about 6pm on Christmas Day you realize its done... the excitement is over, and there is a whole 'nother year to wait for that feeling again...
But friends & family being on their *best* behavior and having a feast - gift giving, and all the things that make you warm and happy inside.... its VERY worth it!
I love the smells of Christmas - I love the hope that Christmas brings - I love the whole season!
But it isn't just about the food, gifts, and memories... Its about a greater gift that we were all given - It is about faith, forgiveness, and love.
Sometimes that is forgotten amongst the hustle of shopping, wrapping, baking, traveling....
It is about God's love - and NOT Xmas... but Christmas!!
Overall, I feel very grateful for this Christmas Eve and Day - and the time I spent with my loved ones.
Now on to New Year's...... yikes...
Back at work but still thinking of Christmas. Which went pretty well, considering the weirdness of the family situation - but... overall it was very pleasant! While there were some ridiculous - and even sad moments - I am trying to focus on the Good and Positive things of the holiday --- especially since the good outweighed the bad :)
It is always so sad when you build up for Christmas coming.... the whole month long - and then... suddenly about 6pm on Christmas Day you realize its done... the excitement is over, and there is a whole 'nother year to wait for that feeling again...
But friends & family being on their *best* behavior and having a feast - gift giving, and all the things that make you warm and happy inside.... its VERY worth it!
I love the smells of Christmas - I love the hope that Christmas brings - I love the whole season!
But it isn't just about the food, gifts, and memories... Its about a greater gift that we were all given - It is about faith, forgiveness, and love.
Sometimes that is forgotten amongst the hustle of shopping, wrapping, baking, traveling....
It is about God's love - and NOT Xmas... but Christmas!!
Overall, I feel very grateful for this Christmas Eve and Day - and the time I spent with my loved ones.
Now on to New Year's...... yikes...
posted by sarnra at 12/27/2004 10:47:00 AM
2 Comments:
Hi samra, thanks for dropping in to my place - I popped in here to repay the visit and stayed to read everything. An excellent blog. I've added you to my Go Visit list and I'll be a regular reader from now on.
My best wishes to you.
Oops. I mis-read and therefore mis-spelled your name in my previous entry - sorry Sarnra!
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