Tis the season to be.....simple? I speak of it often...and yet only through a conscious effort of the heart can I ever show actions of simplicity.
So when the turkey was put away and I knew Christmas was just around the corner....I began to pull out old photos...past memories to reflect on...my children, my mom and dad, friends who have come into our lives from time-to-time...and just what had tied all these memories together was how simple life had been for us....
With a limited budget (nothing changed now) and even more limited time...less was more...and it was looked forward to....gifts were bought for teachers, classmates, "angel trees", and grandparents...all the excitement of the smells of a fresh cut tree to adorn with balls and lights and homemade goodies....
Well, the kids are adults now....busy with their own schedules...establishing their own traditions....where to go and what to include...
It is new ground for me...and so I am making my own traditions....outings with mom and close friends over for a holiday lunch...
Oh, yes, I could not resist decorating the house...a tree, some lights, some greenery here and there....nativities...and snowmen...a wreath to welcome on the gate at the road...
Yet with every act of "doing", a peaceful tug at the heart for what is most important________
"Love came down at Christmas".....a baby born...from heaven's glory to earth....to reconcile all men unto Himself...
A manger...a star...a song....simple beginnings....amazing Hope!
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST AND ON EARTH PEACE GOODWILL TO ALL MEN
