yes, this is for real.
and it happens. it's like life is hitting in the face with a ton of bricks. and you hate it.
sometimes i just wish i had enough money to solve all the worlds problems. but money doesn't solve anything. the only thing that ever has and will make people truly happy is love.
i was contemplating today if my family wasn't able to "have Christmas."no presents? a younger, more Grinch-like version of myself would have expired on the spot if i saw no presents under the tree on Christmas morn. but today, as i puzzled, i came to a miraculous conclusion.
"What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store.
What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more."
Christmas without presents? it would be ok. all i want is to be with my family and celebrate the birth of our Savior. What I really love about Christmas isn't the presents. I love giving, singing carols, reading Christmas books, sledding, skating, playing games, watching Miracle on 34th Street, sleeping together by the fireplace.
so life here is a challenge: throw at me what you will! i know that life is hard! but, with the help of God, i can do hard things!
disclaimer: these are random thoughts in my mind as i contemplate the trials newly arriving in my life and those i love.
Love this. I totally agree, which gives me all the more reason to say we should get together sometime. You're a wonderful beautiful person.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking the same thing lately! My Mom has been asking for a Christmas list and I've just been saying, "I don't want stuff. I just want to come home and have time to do happy stuff with you guys." You're awesome, I hope things go well for you! Let me know if I can help!
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