An Extra Ordinary Life

Jesus' Birth is what it is all about!!!

       Sierra just came in and said" I love Christmas". I smiled and said "Why". She said "because of the presents".  Then I said " Why do we celebrate Christmas?". She said " The birth of Jesus." In these past few years I have been so convicted about how I go about celebrating Christmas .  I have been trying to remember Jesus is the Reason for the Season. No matter how much I tried to put that in they  (the children) are still fascinated by the  lights decorations and presents.  These things have sentimental value to me and I just could not bring myself to not have them. It must be because they bring such great memories of my childhood( good ones at that).  This year I tried to scale things down but my precious daughter remembers everything lol. So out most of it came :). I guess these memories will be what they remember too. 

    I have been reading the Da VInci Code and have had lots of thoughts on it.  Especially now at this season when I pull out every decoration knowing that the origin of most of those things has pagan roots. I was afraid of that but as my hubby pointed out about the Da Vinci code,God and the Holy Spirit are what has been passed on thru the ages.  I can feel that and see that in my everyday life  and that is why I have Faith as did those before us.

   My Muslim Pakistani neighbour 13 is facsinated by Christmas too. I guess it is a human things to see lovely things and lights huh. He told me that with the money he got for Eeid he bought a Christmas tree and his sister bought decorations. I felt funny but sould not resist I said to him."Do you want some lights ",as half of my set from last year had stopped working. He got excited. I told him to go home and ask his mother if he could have them. I said if she says no do not argue bring them back and that is the end of it . She let him have them.... Now how would God see that I wonder????  I spoke to his mother and she did'nt seem to think that it was an insult what they believe as long as they stick to the laws.

    I am so enjoying having this week to relax and catch up. I was worried about the children because the 1st few days they had total freedom to do what they wanted they fought???. I guess they were tired but I see the holidays as let the natural learning begin. These last few days have been better. I have so many things I want to do that I don't know where to start... The house is always a good place. Filing the children's work is next  which I love because you can see where they have come from.

    I am praying for: Rain to bucket down on Melbourne and all Australia and for it to surprise everyone!!!!  For the firefighters. I am praying for "Lorrie's" family and especially her husband. For us a new church family one that I can be with  forever if God wills it. I am also thanking him for the lessons I have learned and the friendships I have made this year.

To all who read this: I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed 2007 remembering :

Jesus is The Reason For the Season