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Monday 23 December 2013

Today




Christmas is here.  I braved the grocery store one last time today and spent the rest of the morning in the kitchen, tucking yummy things away for the next couple of days.  Did I finish everything I wanted to?  No.  Not even close.  But I'm calling it quits and taking a little rest before the fun begins.

I don't feel like I'm really ready for Christmas until I've spent a little time in contemplation.  Something about the season makes old scares prickle and I have to let a few tears fall.  Then I'm ready for joy and peace and hope.

Sitting here by the fire, I'm looking around our home -- all is quiet now -- anticipating.  Will Little Miss S sense the importance of the day?  Will she like the paper and boxes best of all?  Will she know how loved she is as she empties her stocking?  Everything I want this Christmas, I already have.

Wishing you much joy this Christmas.

2 comments:

  1. Beautiful thoughts Cristal....we all have so much, it's good that we can take a moment to reflect in this busy season, and be happy with what we have. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.

    Jen

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  2. How lovely - old scars do prickle at this time of year - tears are close at hand. I let them fall and then move on to joy.

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