• Dec. 20, 2006
So it's 6 days 'till Christmas...
...and my Mommy gave to me - ONE GOLDEN HUG! (as opposed to: 'On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me - FIVE GOLDEN RINGS!)
Don't worry; I really am alright in my upper story!!!! I've learned so much from these Anne-books (I'm on the 4th!) It even helped me a bit this morning in riding. I was getting tense because of some puddles, and the horse, it's kind of hard to explain, but let's just say that using Anne's method, and believing that there was a 'scope for imagination' as she would call it, I was able to transform the muddy arena in my mind to a sunny meadow. Thank you, Anne Shirley! (It’s spelled with an 'e' of course!) She also reminds me that love is not always where you expect it.
She really had me worried when she was going around with Roy Gardner. *Shiver* I knew she and Gilbert were right for each other, and it all turned out so blessedly! I really am happy for her, even if she is simply a character on the inside of a book and nothing else.
In any case, I really meant to talk about Christmas. What a joy it is to me! I dont understand how non-Christian people can really enjoy it! Reminding me of Christ's coming in flesh is what gives Christmas such glory. I am blessed each time I look at our beautiful tree sitting in the living room. How can one honestly believe that it is an idol? It is a precious jem of God's marvelous creation, right here for me to enjoy. It even points in worship to the Lord!
Thank, Father, for such a blessed season as this one.
Sheila
PS. Check out my pics!!
Our beautiful Christmas Tree (no, it's not supposed to be fluffy, it's the European kind, and we put Candles on it, I don't know if you can see them though.):
A lovely shot of under the tree:
And, of course, the obligatory best shot ever of my thumb as I plugged the cam into the computer. :D
Enjoy!!! :)
Comments
• Dec. 21, 2006
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Posted by Anonymous
Thank you for your comment on my blog. I appreciate your perspective of Christmas and am impressed that your focus really is Jesus and I love that! You are an interesting writer, making your thoughts very clear and logical. I am curious if this is just how God made you or if it has to do with your homeschooling? I think I'll stick around awhile and read more about you. Thanks for caring to write!
