Well, again it has been awhile and although I am tempted to write about all the many events over the last month, I shall refrain. Have you ever wondered why the two busiest holidays of the year are a month a part? I want to enjoy my Thanksgiving decorations a little longer, but. . . .
Thanksgiving was very nice; it is good to pause and reflect on the many blessings we have. It was lovely to have many of our friends and family in our home to share a meal and make sweet memories. We serve a Mighty God who is ever faithful.
We are officially in the season of Advent. This is the season of expectant waiting to celebrate the birth of our Savior. I love having the house decorated--I don't really relish the job of decorating, but I do love the end result. I love all of the reminders of the holiness of the season. I love putting new candles in the advent wreath, I love setting up the many Nativity sets I have collected over the years. Ryan has already found 3 of the 5 children's sets I have and he has been 'playing the story' for days. I love the fact that the first thing we put on our lighted tree is a very large nail and we hang it in the front, near to top to remind us why He came. I love the Christmas music--sacred and secular, vocal and instrumental, old and new. I love surfing the net for a 'treasure' I might find for someone dear. I love imagining what Mary and Joseph were thinking and feeling four weeks before Jesus was born. I wonder if they were excited or just terrified?
Most of all I love being reminded that not only is His name Emmanuel,God with Us, but He is also the King of Kings, and Prince of Peace. I love Christmas, and I am most grateful.
With great Anticipation,
Christine
