I just spent a week at my sister's home. My mom had surgery (a raging success, Yea!) and I wanted to give some time to be with them both. I have a fabulous sister. We are separated by a mere 21 years and missed out on some bonding time when we were younger. But, now, with me in my 40s and her in her 60s we have become the best of friends and beyond.
She has become such a delight in making me see a better ME. In understanding who I am, why, and how I can use my gifts and abilities for our Lord's purpose. This last week we had much time to visit as Mom was in the hospital (we know where the good waiting rooms are, which ones have the best chairs; and Sis can even find free cookies!) and recuperating. We discussed our disappointment in our past Christmas "celebrations". What do we do to make this Christmas special... to be different from the past? Basically, to bring the miracle of Christ's birth to our families in a REAL way.
It all gets so lost in the hubbub of it all. The shopping, the cooking, the baking, the decorating, the everything! What do we do to simplify? To really celebrate Christ? We didn't come to any conclusions. I suggested, perhaps, it isn't about what we do for our family, but for ourselves. It's something we are both still pondering. Christmas is getting nearer and nearer and no decision yet. I pray God will give me an answer and peace about this Christmas will be in our hearts. The miracle of His birth should not be taken so lightly, so casually. I do not believe that Christmas is about giving... at least not in worldly fashion. It's about God's ultimate gift to us. How do we celebrate that gift without losing it's meaning in our earthly giving of gifts? It becomes so out of control. I try every year and family and "shopping" always seems to prevail...
Any suggestions or ideas from anyone who has been able to keep the meaning of Christmas? God's Blessing to you all!
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