It's not about the presents, tho I did lament the normalcy that I so wanted in my life to just be able to go out and buy them. It is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is about family.
The excitement of Christmas is being with my children and grandchildren. While they may forget which present they received from me, I so want them to have the memories of good times that we spent together. I love them so much! The two little ones' eyes will light up and big smiles will appear on their face as they run to me to give me a big hug. Why can't we treat everyone in our lives this way? What a big difference our lives would make in others!
Today is no cancer talk, no health discussions, no "what is next", and no fear. It is a time for celebrating life -- Jesus Christ's, my family's and my friends'.
May you find the joy and love in your life today and every day! It may be hard for some to find the love and joy given their current circumstances, but it is there. Trust me . . .
Here is my favorite song by one of my favorite artists . . . Sandy Patti. Scroll down to the video.
Lift up your heads
No need to mourn
His hand is stretched out still
For unto us a child is born
His promise to fulfill
Jerusalem!
He cried for you
He did not come to us in vain
His loving arms are open wide for you
And he will come
He will come again
Bethlehem morning
No need to mourn
His hand is stretched out still
For unto us a child is born
His promise to fulfill
Jerusalem!
He cried for you
He did not come to us in vain
His loving arms are open wide for you
And he will come
He will come again
Bethlehem morning
Is more than just a memory
For the Child that was born there
Has come to set us free
Bethlehem sunrise
I can see Him in your eyes
For the Child that was born there
His spirit never dies
His star will never, will never grow dim
And it's a brand-new dawn
A new Jerusalem
And we and we will reign
We will reign with him
Bethlehem morning
Is more than just a memory
For the Child that was born there
Has come to set us free
Bethlehem sunrise
I can see it in your eyes
For the Child that was born there
Is the King of kings
And the Lord of lords
And He will come again
For the Child that was born there
Has come to set us free
Bethlehem sunrise
I can see Him in your eyes
For the Child that was born there
His spirit never dies
His star will never, will never grow dim
And it's a brand-new dawn
A new Jerusalem
And we and we will reign
We will reign with him
Bethlehem morning
Is more than just a memory
For the Child that was born there
Has come to set us free
Bethlehem sunrise
I can see it in your eyes
For the Child that was born there
Is the King of kings
And the Lord of lords
And He will come again
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ReplyDeleteMerry Chrismas and a Very Happy and Healthy New Year from ,y home to yours!
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Toni
Wow, I really like this post. It really gives me hope that all is going to be fine with you, it really does. I want to hear you talk like this, you know. Knowing that it's through Him that we receive the good things that we have. I know you have before, but I just hope you can continue holding on to that thought. Love you much, Renee, and so want Him to touch you and me to see you and hug you and love you again, in person! God Bless you girl, from one of your cousins that loves you much!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful Christmas with the meaning of Christmas, and being with all your family. You're so right, if only we could treat others like a child does when they are excited and appreciative about our love to them, like your little grandchild was with you.
ReplyDeleteI love Sandy Patti also. What a song! It was beautiful!! She has such a powerful voice. She looks a lot like you too!
I too, would love to see you again some day. Hope we can not too far down the road.
Love you much!
Kim
Thank you ladies! I value you so very, very much!
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