The Potter's Hand

Dec. 19, 2006 - Creating Christmas memories

The last couple of months have been a whirlwind of activity. Despite the growing to-do list, I continued to hurl at breakneck speed down that familiar river called "de Nile". I couldn't put it off any longer - Christmas was coming, full steam ahead.

Just before I plunged over the rapids of said river, I had a light bulb moment...or I guess you could say the Lord threw me a life preserver. I thought back to my own childhood memories. What made Christmas special? What evoked those feelings of excitment? Except for one or two particular gifts, it's not the things I received that stand out. Instead, I remember the traditions we shared...the time spent together...the anticipation and magic of the season...the smells and sights...arguing with my sister about who's turn it was to put the angel on top of the tree...who doesn't have at least one memory like that?

As I clung to my life preserver, my stress began to melt away. Being worried about what sort of Christmas my denial was creating for the kids gave way to excitement about the little things. We're singing more carols this year, looking at more lights, drinking more cocoa, spending more time with friends and above all taking more time to talk about the first Christmas and God's incredible gift to us.

Thank you Lord for the ~~smack upside the head~~ life preserver.

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Dec. 19, 2006 - Hi!

Posted by MaryBeth

Thanks for stopping by my blog... nice to "meet" you!

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Posted by SeekingJESUSnTeachingKIDS

That is so true. I can barely remember the gifts, but the time with family is so clear in my mind. I am not so good at thinking of tradition and I think my advent Lisa Whelchel book was destroyed in our flood. I plan on taking the kids out Christmas Eve to see the lights. We don't do anything that day anyways.
Great reminder-thank you
Merry Christmas
:>Michelle

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Dec. 22, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MyThree3Sons

Why is it that we have to have a house fall on us to get things that are so --- right in front of our faces? I've had the same epiphany this year too. Have a great Christmas :)

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