I started this blog a few years ago with it in mind that it would be a way for my kids and even more my grandchildren to have insight later on into how I saw life. The birth of Jesus is thus a very appropriate topic.
Another Christmas is arriving! I've had 71 already. My wife's enthusiasm for the holiday activities drags me (lazily, not reluctantly) along with it. She does yeoman service, determined to create wonder for her grandchildren. I marvel at her loving efforts! She blossoms when they smile. The ease of online shopping enhances her ability to accomplish some of her fascinating outcomes for them. Not to be intentionally morbid, but (at my age, such things are relevant) what a head-rattling shock the kids would have if she were gone and I were responsible for making their holiday bright.
Everything, not just Christmas and a beautiful wife of 48 years, is sweeter as one moves toward the end of one's years, if one's health and wealth and relationships allow . . . God has certainly blessed me.
I, as have many others, would caution all not to get too caught up with the gifts and presents---they are super in themselves. But, that sense of giving is the largest element of the Season. That making others happy. That effort of their grandmother. That awareness of God's gift to humanity---His Son. That saving touch of the eternal into the temporal.
The tree, the lights, the shopping, the fellowship with family and friends, the food---all should increase our understanding and appreciation of Love . . . and please don't get so caught up with the "season" that you forget those who are troubled and deprived. Reach out as best you can. Jesus will honor all efforts!
Let me close with saying Merry Christmas to all my family and friends. God's blessings upon you!
Another Christmas is arriving! I've had 71 already. My wife's enthusiasm for the holiday activities drags me (lazily, not reluctantly) along with it. She does yeoman service, determined to create wonder for her grandchildren. I marvel at her loving efforts! She blossoms when they smile. The ease of online shopping enhances her ability to accomplish some of her fascinating outcomes for them. Not to be intentionally morbid, but (at my age, such things are relevant) what a head-rattling shock the kids would have if she were gone and I were responsible for making their holiday bright.
Everything, not just Christmas and a beautiful wife of 48 years, is sweeter as one moves toward the end of one's years, if one's health and wealth and relationships allow . . . God has certainly blessed me.
I, as have many others, would caution all not to get too caught up with the gifts and presents---they are super in themselves. But, that sense of giving is the largest element of the Season. That making others happy. That effort of their grandmother. That awareness of God's gift to humanity---His Son. That saving touch of the eternal into the temporal.
The tree, the lights, the shopping, the fellowship with family and friends, the food---all should increase our understanding and appreciation of Love . . . and please don't get so caught up with the "season" that you forget those who are troubled and deprived. Reach out as best you can. Jesus will honor all efforts!
Let me close with saying Merry Christmas to all my family and friends. God's blessings upon you!
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