“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”) May you be with us in the laughing chaotic unwrapping of gifts. May you be with us as we struggle to make ends meet. May you be with us in the joyous smiles on children's … Continue reading Immanuel – a prayer for Christmas
the things we’ve handed down
I am thinking a lot about my two Grandmothers this season. Both of them are now at an age where they are in homes full time. And I know that if I sent them a card or a present this Christmas they wouldn't know who it is from. I feel like they are missing from … Continue reading the things we’ve handed down
reminder
My girls are at an age now where they are enjoying the Christmas countdown. So much so they have asked me to have the numbers up, so they can see how many days to go. It makes them so excited, watching the days tick down, the inevitable fun of Christmas morning inching ever closer. As … Continue reading reminder
the post I seem to write every Christmas
Sometimes I’m a little too hard on me. I can’t find it in my heart to be gracious to me. I can’t find the time to give myself a break. I am being propelled by my belief in other people's expectations and I am just on a roller-coaster to burn out. Last night Mr and … Continue reading the post I seem to write every Christmas
pregnant pause
December, the month of endings, the month of finishing, the month of preparation for a new year, a new beginnings. I love this time of year. But if I'm honest, sometimes in all the hustle of this season, I wish it all away and wish that next year was here already. We are a people … Continue reading pregnant pause
embrace
It is December this week, and I see it hurtling towards me. I feel inside that tensing and bracing, getting ready for the oncoming onslaught of busy. This happens every year. Every year, I fight it. The busy that December brings. And, every year, I lose. So I am wondering what will happen this year … Continue reading embrace