With all the plays, concerts, errands, cooking, shopping and running around its easy to forget the reason for the season.....and why this is called the "Most Wonderful time of year"
Today in church we discussed the stresses of the holiday season and where given a good reminder of what the season is really all about.
This year its hard not to let financial stresses make us forget what its all about...I think we are guilty of thinking about the best gift for that person or this person, the most unique toy for the kids or the "MUST HAVE" of the season OH and don't forget the neighbors, the co-workers, the pets and the distant cousins.
The financial stress hit home and it hit hard this year...but we are very happy to have been able wrap presents and put them under the tree AND we were also able to wrap presents for each family member on Christmas day. The sacrifices we made to our personal needs to make this happen are something I know we would do again to see smiles on the faces of the ones we love and each other.
Thankfully we are blessed to not feel some of the other stresses they talked about in church today.....we have a great relationship, we are both healthy, and we are emotionally strong and happy. All things said we have every reason to take time and remember the reason for the season.
We are very blessed to have each other, our favorite lil girl Madison and a growing family!!
maybe next year secret santa..LOL!
God Bless and enjoy this youtube link to help bring humble you for a moment in this chaotic yet wonderful time of year...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRSSsNbF29I
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