We had a great day. I can’t remember when I laughed so much on Christmas day. My kids are a joy, and as they grow and continue becoming who they are and will be, I find ecstasy in their becoming. Both dads visited, and we feasted on fondue and life and laughter and love.
I am very ambivalent about this holiday anymore. I’ve seen “religious” people misconstrue and attempt to make it something historically it is not. I’ve seen other friends give themselves over to the “need” to spend money they don’t have, in hopes of creating or changing things that have very little to do with consumerism. For me, I’ve decided that Christmas is a time of realizing the blessings in my life — my family, my friends, my opportunity to live a life that makes a difference in the here and now. We can mark it however we wish; at the end of the day, neither the religious or secular “own” the day — it is ours to celebrate as we will.
I came across a “new” quote for me:
William James once said, “A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.”
May this be the year I stop simply rearranging my prejudices in every area of my life, and truly think, listen, learn, love.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
Lynn Vanella Said:
on December 27, 2008 at 12:24 am
Merry Christmas back at you!! We did fondue too!! Daryl says it’s more a social event than a meal, but we enjoy the time together. I’ll have to find out what kind of oil you use…my stomach was not happy with me last night…way more grease than I’m use to. I’ve heard (read?) that you can cook with broth. Have you ever tried it?
Forgiving Family and Having them forgive me for the many slights, oversights and actual sin over the years is a topic that evolves for me. By that I mean at 44, I’m still learning how to forgive. And praying my siblings and folks are still working at it as well. I realize that is a huge generalization on a topic that you shared exact details with us. Maybe a topic for our first coffee break….by the way, have I told you I’ve not learned to enjoy coffee yet? Maybe you’ll be the ONE to help me find just the right blend!!! Love the aroma, just don’t appreciate the taste. I know, I’m a loser!!!
Took the Census test. Drove all the way down to Linden for it on a crazy snowy day. NUTS that’s what I am…anyway just keep praying God will open the door if it is His Will. With the house in GR still up for sale, it would be a huge blessing to have a job.
I join you in the prayer for real change in my thoughts that would then be reflected in my actions, not just rearrangement of the old.
The choir thing…we need way more people next year. Not sure we were a very strong addition to the group, but at least we boosted the numbers!!!
Talk to you soon,
Gotta get a date penciled in, or our good intentions will never mature and grow!!!