'Tis the Season

Christmas is my favorite time of the year. People are kinder to each other, the music is beautiful and there’s a spirit about the season that you never feel at any other time of the year.

In recent Christmas seasons I have experienced a series of what I have come to call ‘whiffs of the season’. I’ll be working at some mundane household task or be out in a mall somewhere or even be having a stroll around the village and I get it – a ‘whiff’ of the Christmas spirit. It doesn’t last long – it’s here and then it’s gone.

At first I ignored these ‘whiffs’ thinking that if I indulged myself, that I’d get lost in the spirit and, as these ‘whiffs’ start in early November, that by the time Christmas came there’d be no magic left – I’d be ‘whiffed’ out.

Well what happens is that by Christmas all the ‘whiffs’ are gone and my Christmas isn’t as wonderful as it could have been.

Long story short – this year as each ‘whiff’ comes along – I’ll indulge it. I’ll put up a decoration, sing a carol or work on a Christmas gift. Maybe I’ll eat a Christmas cookie, watch a Christmas movie or wrap a gift.

I think a lot of things in life can be missed if we look for the big moment and ignore the little ones. After all, it’s the little things that build into the big thing.

This Christmas season join me in enjoying the moments as they come. Let your hearts fill ‘whiff’ by ‘whiff’…mmm,…I think I’ll go have a Christmas cookie.

Words of Wit and Wisdom

"Brick walls are there for a reason. They give us a chance to show how badly we want something." - The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

A very dear friend and her husband had many challenges and they parted many times. She felt like their marriage was up against a brick wall and she was tired of banging her head against it. Her friends kept trying to encourage her but it didn't seem to be working. She kicked him out, again.

This time her friends added tearful, from the heart prayers - a step up from the ones they had been offering which were sincere ones, too, don't get me wrong.

Then one day, one of them called another and then she called another until they all heard the joyous news. Their friend was asking her husband to come back, and he did, and they are trying again - only this time they've breached that brick wall. They want it bad enough to tear it down brick by brick - they want their family to be whole.

What is your brick wall and are you going to walk away from it or are you going to tear it down?

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Lest We Forget

I hope I never forget all those who, since the beginning of time, have fought for my right to love and live and believe in God as I choose - all those who have died trying to keep me free from oppression of every kind - that I might have a family and opportunities to grow and fulfill my destiny. I am so grateful - I will never forget.

It's a Great Day to be Alive..

There's a song whose chorus goes -

"And it's a great day to be alive
I know the sun's still shinin' when I close my eyes
There's some hard times in the neighborhood
But why can't every day be just this good?"

And it IS a great day to be alive. I have an amazing husband, awesome children and grandchildren, loving family and friends. I can't ask for more...

Thanks

Thanks for the comments on the projects, so far. Trish did a great job, didn't she?

And thanks to Scrappin' Great Deals for the kit. There are still plenty of supplies left over after these three projects, too!