Change can be very difficult and as wonderful as the
holidays are, they often bring change. The holidays often remind us of
changes in our lives. We remember those who have come before and we remember
those who had an impact on our lives. My dad has been gone for over 20
years and I still miss him at Christmas time. He loved children and he
loved Christmas! I remember my Mother asking him to “stop wrestling with
the kids” because they often got really wild (squealing and jumping on
him). I wish he could be with us now…all four children grown and married
with kids of their own. Oh how he would love these babies!
The holidays also remind us we are grateful. I am
very grateful that my Mother is still with us and that she is so healthy.
She’s a wonderful octogenarian who exercises at least three times a week,
travels with friends, can easily cook a meal for 20-30 people, and loves
playing with her great-grandchildren. Truthfully, she can work circles
around me. When she is finished cooking, she leaves the kitchen sparkling
clean. I remember her asking me 30 years ago if it bothered me that she
pitches in to help clean the kitchen when she visits. LOL…
With four kids (three are boys), we had puddles and
messes everywhere ALL the time. Cleaning was a minute by minute job, and
the laundry basket was always full! I was thrilled to have an extra hand!
Mother is coming for Christmas this year, and she told my
daughter she wanted a list of things to do during the day “so she won’t get
bored”. She also wanted to know what we wanted to eat (breakfast, lunch,
and dinner). In her “spare time” she’ll be spending time with her two
great-grandchildren. They are older now, and they love to read and play
games. I’m sure they will keep her busy! You get the idea…I am
grateful for God’s goodness.
Christmas has changed but some things remain. God
is good…all the time (as we say at my church).
I have so very much to be grateful for!
What has changed about your holidays? What remains
the same? Grieve as you need to grieve and talk to God about what you
miss. When you are done, make a list of things you are grateful for, and
talk to God about those things as well. Life is good and both are part of
life!
Be blessed…let yourself feel a full range of what’s in
your heart WITH God!
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