My mom was looking through some old family photos when she came across this priceless picture of Santa and me. Priceless in many ways----the look on Santa's face, my dress, and just what am I wearing on my legs---fishnet stockings???? Mom what were you thinking?? After we all had a good laugh, it occured to me that I still at times feel the same way at Christmas. This time of year is filled with so much hustle bustle---shopping for the perfect gifts,(only after sitting in hours of mall traffic and fighting for the last parking space in the entire parking lot) wrapping all of those perfect gifts, decorating the house, setting up the tree, hanging the lights(thankfully testing the lights before hanging them), making an emergency trip to Target to purchase new lights to replace the ones that just will not light, writing the Christmas cards, standing in line at the post office to mail all of those cards, baking cookies, office parties, visiting family and friends------kind of makes you want to cry too doesn't it?
It also occured to me that this very special time of year is not all about the gifts, cards, and decorations. Although it brings joy to shower loved ones with gifts and many family traditions and happy memories have been made while decorating, I need to remember not to allow those activities to overtake the real reason we celebrate this season.
This weekend I will be finishing up my shopping, putting the last touches to my holiday decorations and sending Christmas greetings to my loved ones....I will be sure not to forget to thank my Lord for his gift to me---his precious Son Jesus......
Have a Happy Weekend
xoxo
Mimi
