We lost my father and my hubby’s father
within 3 1/2 weeks of each other this year.
I have found that things have happened
simultaneously this
simultaneously this
year....
good along with the heartbreaking.
My father was an amazing man of God....gave
me a strong foundation...that is a good thing.
He is gone this Christmas....
me a strong foundation...that is a good thing.
He is gone this Christmas....
So I decided....
that this Christmas I want to be the
strong foundation....
along with my husband...
for our family.
Showing our kids and their spouses....rough
times come....but what is deep within is what
helps us navigate this life well.
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That something
deep within...
for me is
the Christ in Christmas....
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Christmas will be different...many have lost
little loved ones
recently....
For me personally....
I have decided
to be kinder
more patient
gracious (while waiting in line for the next
cashier)
use a softer tone when speaking to
people...including my husband...
and be loving regardless of my inner sadness at
my loss...
just be loving....daily....
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Our children will all be home from college and
out of state
out of state
and for that I thank God,
thanking Him for the blessings of our family
being home for
being home for
Christmas.
Glad that I can kiss my children,
kiss my family,
kiss my hubby,
I am grateful this Christmas....
Do you feel the same?
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Blessings and merry Christmas,
Debbie
2 comments:
Sorry you had such a tough year! It ended sadly for the whole country, but there is a lot more good than bad in the world and for that we have to be thankful!
Carol
I know what you mean about realizing that we are now the generation that others look to. Kinder, more loving, more patient... I like those goals. Wishing you a very happy Christmas.
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