Last night we attended a Messiah Sing Along. It's one of the highlights of the Christmas season for me even though I don't read music and have a hard time following my part. I sit in the alto section but more often than not I am surrounded by basses. No worries, it always sounds beautiful and always reminds me of what the heavenly choir might sound like. Attending this event reminds me of why we celebrate Christmas, it reorients my focus.
We were able to attend a Christmas celebration with extended family. This has turned into a yearly event and was more than a little challenging this year, but the siblings pulled it off and our extended family was able to reconnect including some face time with both of my sons and grandchildren during the party.
Sweet Lady continues to make progress in Rehab. We had hoped she would be out by Christmas but the healing has been slow. I'll admit this has been difficult for me on many levels, it's hard for me to see her have such difficulty getting around. I want to fix it, but I can't, I know God has this situation in his control and he is using it to grow my faith and trust in him.
We didn't think we would be doing much this Christmas in the way of decorating, in fact we weren't sure we would even put up a tree. It all seemed like a lot of trouble for just the two of us but in the end, we did, and I'm glad. I so dislike how commercialized Christmas has become and part of me wants to ignore it all together, but I enjoy the lights, and the tree, and the Candle Light Services and Christmas Carols. Ignoring it all together would be like throwing out the baby with the bath water. We are learning how to do Christmas differently, eliminating some things and adding others, a process that I think will continue with each year that passes and as we get older.
That's my update, life very busy here, with continued changes that challenge me. Lots of opportunity for growth...lol
Hope you and yours have a very M
erry Christmas
8 comments:
Merry Christmas to you also and may 2016 be a very good year.
FlowerLady
So glad that things have come together for a better Christmas than you were imagining. So glad Sweet Lady is making progress. Our Christmases have changed so, so much over the years and it isn't always easy but somehow we adapt and go forward. Blessings for a wonderful Christmas tomorrow.
Merry Christmas to you and yours too, Maryann!! It is always a treat to hear from you and hear your stories of faith!
Oh this spoke to me at so many levels. Learning how to do Christmas differently, that is how I felt this year also. As our family continues to grow, and they all need to be with their in-laws, I seem to be learning how to adjust to all that. Christmas Eve service is the same for me...refocus. Blessings for you and your family in the New Year, and all the new normals.
Big hugs to you, my sweet friend. Merry Christmas to you and your family. XOXO
As family grows every holiday seems to change and I am learning to go with the changes but it isn't always easy. Sending wishes for a very happy new year!
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