Merry Christmas everyone! Im a little late, but i have been away in Illinois and Iowa for the past 4 days. It feels good to be back in Chicago but I love Christmas much so in a way it's sad to see it go. This year was my first time being 2100 miles away from my family and needless to say it wasn't the easiest time.
I went with Ryan and his family was nice enough to open their doors and arms for me to join them for their christmas traditions. I got to bake tree cookies, dip pretzels in chocolate and listen to christmas melodies flood through the air. All the Christmas fun made me greatful for my family and also made being away bitter sweet. I found myself holding back tears at times when i thought of how greatful i am for such a caring family. I have so much love and support that many times i fail to realize how much they mean to me. I miss our traditions, and i missed the kids running through the house and the joy they bring to me. Although missing them was hard, i found that i got to experience a whole new way to celebrate Christmas. No matter where you are God was still born for us and thats all that matters. Gifts are great, music is festive, trees sparkle but Jesus is the reason for everything we have.
We can get so caught up in the hussle and bussle of gift giving that we sometimes forget that it's not about that. I am guilty as well but i think that my family has reminded me that ist's not about what you can get for yourself its about what you can give to others.
Christmas is over and we only have 362 days to prepare again! haha. It's time to focus on the new year ahead of us. Im so ready to say hello to a new year and a new chapter in my life. 2010 was hard and full of lessons im sure not to forget, but im greatful that we get new starts and new beginnings. Im ready to welcome 2011 with open arms and a big smile.
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