Debate about how we celebrate Christmas, economy and shopping lists aside, I have been reminded of a wonderful blessing I do not deserve, a happy child.
My son is 10. His older sisters were here for Thanksgiving and have other plans for Christmas this year. Our friends are out-of-town visiting family. Our families are too far away for visiting this year. I have been 'woe-is-me'ing. Thankfully my son doesn’t seem to have inherited this temperament trait from me. Even though there is not one wrapped package under our tree he is cheerful and excited about little things, snow, the cat playing, French toast, taking a break from homeschool, etc…
My son is 10. His older sisters were here for Thanksgiving and have other plans for Christmas this year. Our friends are out-of-town visiting family. Our families are too far away for visiting this year. I have been 'woe-is-me'ing. Thankfully my son doesn’t seem to have inherited this temperament trait from me. Even though there is not one wrapped package under our tree he is cheerful and excited about little things, snow, the cat playing, French toast, taking a break from homeschool, etc…
There will be packages.
Christmas is one way we Christians remember the ultimate gift that was given for us.
John 3:16.
