I did miss going to the Christmas Eve service which always helps me to feel in the true spirit of Christmas. A time when one can be free of all the worries and anxities of life and just enter into a time of beauty, mystery and love! ! All expressed in a story of a young couple bound together by their love for God and for each other. A story that is being told all across the world in every culture, time and place.
A story that captured for those who hear it a message that asks the questions we ask ourselves everyday; how do we face change? how do we forgive the unforgivable? how do we receive joy? how do we serve one another?
I was very happy to be in Theresa and Mickie's home and share a good time with them, the children and Ron and Donna. We had had a visit from Kim's Mike in the morning along with Oliver as they travelled on about their visiting. After a quick cup of coffee with Jane we started off for Chilliwack. I thought I had everything but forgot my over night bag. What a crazy lady.
Christmas morning as we snuggled in our beds downstairs we awoke to hear the running of excited little feet above us. The Christmas stockings had been filled and we rushed up to watch them enjoy every little thing. Look! look! look! Christmas stockings are magical filled with everything from slippers to flashlights, from candy to big black bugs from hair ribbons to books.
It was hard for the children to take time for breakfast but after eating a very filling breakfast the time finally came to open more presents Amazing presents of books to read and lego to be made; so many games and activities to hold their interest in days to come. So before we knew it we where on the road home and had a nap as soon as we arrived. I think everyone was tired so hope they had time for a nap later that day.
I went for a walk and as I past by the house where I knew the elderly lady had lost her husband early in Dec. I decided to stop in. " Is there anything I can do to help?" I asked. " Yes, please come in and have a visit." She had been feeling lonely so was happy to see some one who had time to spend with her.
Her family had invited her out but she did not feel like being with a bunch of people but she was so pleased to have a visit.
We where blessed to talk to all our children later Christmas Day and thus complete a very special but very quiet day. There was beautiful music on the T.V. and then we watched our new video "UP".
I was reminded that we are all surrounded by the AMAZING AND CREATIVE POWER OF LOVE. This time is a special time to feel and be aware of that love.
5 comments:
You guys sure live an active life , put your feet
up relax , watch some hockey . The weather
turned cool yesterday , so just cleaned up and
will go to the werribee open plains zoo today .
Ken
Dad is watching hockey. The junors Canada versus Russia. I am going to have a rest and read a bit.
love mom
You guys sure live an active life , put your feet
up relax , watch some hockey . The weather
turned cool yesterday , so just cleaned up and
will go to the werribee open plains zoo today .
Ken
I am sure you have earned your angel wings and halo Beth. I am sure your visit was a breath of fresh air for the widow down the street,,,,,,just when she was in need. Christmas can be so difficult for people who are hurting. Two people at our Christmas eve service were quite emotional due to some unhappy things going on in their lives. Not that they wanted to be, but tears came anyway. Missing loved ones that passed recently. Hugs helped a lot! Our church community is small and close.
Thank you guys for coming for Christmas! We were happy to have you - it made our morning extra special. I know it is a bit out of the way - but you are welcome anytime! - theresa
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