Christmastime
For a couple weeks now I’ve heard sermons and other messages on keeping Christ in Christmas. Remembering to wait for his arrival, being ready for him. Well, I’m having a hard time mixing the preparations for visiting and gift-giving and preparing myself for Christ.
It’s about that time, Christmas Day sneaks closer, and I want things completed. Shopping is mostly done, I’ll finish tomorrow, have to because we’re going to Richmond Friday evening. Two gifts I’ve ordered have not yet arrived. Cards should be out but aren’t because the photos haven’t arrived yet. I have to buy more anyway, and stamps to boot. I have to prepare dinner tonight also. Singing Christmas songs and hymns helps. It’s festive at least. I don’t like a beautiful, festive season becoming hectic and harried.
I’ve made many of the gifts I’m giving. That has been fun. I enjoy gift-giving, more so when I’ve come up with a creative gift, or way to present it. I don’t like making a list to check off, making sure everything, and everyone is covered. When it gets to hectic, Christmas Day happens and takes you by surprise, and not in a good way.
It’s now later in the day and our photos have arrived by FedEx. Most of our cards are now stuffed and ready to go. I’ve relaxed, watched some tv (very christmasy, I know), hung out with Sara Ellen. I’m feeling better now.
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