The Potter's Hand

Dec. 19, 2006 - More Christmas musings

I've mentioned before that dh receives a weekly e-mail from Todd Wilson, a.k.a. You 'da Dad. OK, I admit it...I read them too. Today's note caught me a bit off guard at first. As the truth of his words began to sink in, I had another light bulb/life preserver moment. Actually, this one hit me right between the eyes. If you read my last post, you will begin to see a trend here. It's a wonder I don't have a headache yet.

Here's the 2X4 Todd used to get my attention. "Above all, Dad, enjoy the precious time you have with your wife and children because the truth is, it may be your last Christmas together. Just imagine what Christmas would be like next year without your oldest child...your youngest...or your wife? Don’t squander the time this year or take lightly the great gift God has given you."

I sat pondering this truth and wondered how many people, even here at HSB, find themselves in this situation today. Had they known that last year would be their last, what might they have done differently? What will Mike and I do differently this year? I pray we take this truth to heart, cross some things off our to-do list and work harder at creating lasting memories.

Come to think of it, I do have a headache. Please Lord, no more 2X4's today...

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Posted by Anonymous

you are so right. But sometimes I feel like I am on a train and I can't get off..and I homeschool...and it still feels crazy! Thanks for the reminder, I will try to make some memories.

blessings,
Jenny in Ca
www.homeiswhereyoustartfrom.blogspot.com

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Dec. 19, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by JennLovesJesus

I noticed you were online and wanted to stop by and say hello. I can't get used to this new format. Somehow I ended up at your other blog -- how do you manage two?? I love your picture of you and your hubby. I told my dh that I'd like to post a picture of the two of us for my avatar since we are homeschooling together after all.
Anyhow, you've (God) got me thinking (again, as usual) after reading your entry, about what would be important if this were our last Christmas together...or last day together. Hmmm...if this is our last day together I better go finish off those cookies and then go tell my husband how much I love him, and tomorrow I'm returning that coffee grinder. I'm also going to turn off the lights and just watch the Christmas tree lights and talk -- to my husband, not to myself.
Have a Merry Christmas if I don't "talk" to you.
Jennifer :)

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Dec. 20, 2006 - Thanks Ang,

Posted by Juldos

I've done pretty well this Christmas season; but did wake up going over the myriad of things that must be done today. I will pull back and involve our children more into my day.
Our family was made keenly aware of the preciousness of life this year with the unexpected death of my dear mother and the death of David's 101 year old precious grandmother. Every day is a gift.
Wish you could stop by for tea and cookies!
Merry Christmas!
Julie D.

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The daily, sometimes hourly, musings of a homeschooling mom of four surviving on prayer, friendship and lots of Starbucks. Some days my cup runs over and some days it all spills out the cracks...and I wouldn't have it any other way.