On this cold blustery night—29 by morning--Christmas
finally came to the cottage. We’ve been so wrapped up with x-rays and MRIs and
dental extractions and doctors and dentists, that we sort of overlooked the
season. Tonight, though we opened the doors to Christmas and the Christ child…and
pulled the shades against the cold.
Megan has been here since Thursday, taking
me to the doctor, fixing meals, sitting in the cottage with me of an evening. This
afternoon we sat on the patio in 70+ sunshiny weather Tonight because of the
cold we sent the caregiver home early. Truly there was another reason—I got to
spend the evening with just my two daughters, wrapping presents, laughing,
talking, and truly anticipating the holiday. For the first time this season it
feels like Christmas, though a very different holiday from past ones in this
family—no tree trimming party for a hundred of my nearest and dearest, no
planning the huge meal, no last-minute shopping desperation. I’ve warned the
family that my gifts will be slim but my love for them and gratitude overflows
my ability to express it. I think this Christmas, with much to be grateful for,
may be the best Christmas ever..I also think, though we’ve always been a close
family, this health crisis of mine has brought u+s even closer together.The
Lord has truly blessed me, and I am grateful at this season celebrating God’s
goodness to us.
If you haven’t already done so, I hope you
too can throw open the doors and windows to welcome the Christ child into your
homes and hearts.
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