On Boxing day my Mom and I had a dumb idea of going to the mall?! What were we thinking?! My Dad dropped us off and we got picked up shortly after. While we were there I was just thinking about how the meaning of Christmas was just lost in this mess. Everyone was scurrying around the get the best deals. When really everyone should have been at home spending more time with their family and relishing in the fact that God sent his Son for us. That is the only gift we really need.
Mika and I had a talk before Christmas that we want Sadie to have a more simple Christmas experience. We want to pick just a few gifts for her every year. Obviously we want her to have that magical Christmas morning experience but more importantly we want her to grow up being grateful. So I guess we need to find a balance between the two. I feel like my Mom and Dad really set a good example of how to do Christmas. I would like to follow in their footsteps.
Today the rest of the family is coming up and we are doing our "Christmas" today! I want to just be still today and really remember why we are celebrating.
I have been following Ann Voskamp lately and I love this quote from her.
"The point of Christmas — the truth that ushers you into the New Year — is exactly that: you can rest in His perfection— because He embraces you in your imperfection."
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| This was God's reminder for me this morning. To be still and celebrate. |
Mel
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