Wednesday, December 19, 2012

And So This Is Christmas






And so this is Christmas?

It is now only one week until Christmas. I’m not ready. Many interruptions have prevented me from doing what I need to do. 

I make a list each day of what I’d like to accomplish that day, but at the end of the day, there are things I didn’t get done that have to be moved to the next list. 

I’m not making any headway and I’m getting frustrated!

Christmas is supposed to be fun. Exciting. A time of sharing, a time for loving and giving – but it seems to be more of a chore for me this year than it’s ever been before.

However, in a little more than a week, it’ll all be over. Looking back after a few days, it will seem as though it never was – and hopefully, I will forget how difficult it was. I’ll only remember the good things: getting together with loved ones, the laughs, the delicious foods, the beautiful decorations and, most of all, the reason we celebrate this special season every year – to honor the birth of Baby Jesus.

A few days ago, we all witnessed a terrible tragedy when many children and some adults were shot down by a deranged individual. Some of the children were little more than babies. It was a senseless act. Cruel. Mad!

As I mourn for them and those who loved them, I can’t help but wonder why a loving God allows such atrocious things to happen. As I ponder the situation and try to envision myself in the place of a mother who lost a young child – or even an adult child, I can’t begin to imagine the agony caused by such a horrifying experience.

Tears cloud my eyes. I bow my head and say a prayer for each and every one affected by the tragedy. And I realize that it doesn't matter if I’m on schedule or not. What matters is that I give my very best to this Holy season, cherishing my loved ones and being very thankful for all my blessings.

Who knows what the next year may bring? The next day? Hour? Minute...




6 comments:

Susan said...

Absolutely beautiful Peggy! I'm speechless.

Jimbob said...

Great post Peg!!!

charlie said...

As usual you have tugged at my heartstrings. Very nice!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Peggy, you have written a beautiful piece here. It is so touching and the video showing little kids is perfect with it. What an artist you are!

sam said...

nice peg. another good one that makes us think and be thankful for what we have. sam

Su Bluebird said...

We never know what lies ahead in the future. So, we have to enjoy the good times when they happen. Wishing you and yours many blessings this Christmas season.ღ ♥ ღ