Merry Christmas!
Love, the Powells
in the spirit. In the past, I couldn't wait to pull out the lights, ornaments and the decorations that we have carefully collected over the years. However, I wasn't feeling it this season. It felt like a chore more than anything. Another mess.....only to be cleaned up by me later.
The sad tree that Dave and the boys brought home was horrific and mostly dead....kinda like my Christmas spirit. I'm not kidding, we've put post season trees by the curb that looked better. He finally realized that the branches were never going to "fall into place" and the lights weren't going to cover the bare spots. Thankfully, the second time was a charm and it even smelled like a fresh pine tree. The kids were beyond excited and ready to decorate. I rallied as best I could.
Perhaps I'm learning (the hard way....of course) that doing it all is NOT what it is about. It seems silly to state the obvious and I'm embarrassed, that after 45 years of celebrating Christ's birth, to admit my heart was not in the right place. It's not about making it perfect......it's about the only Perfect. Jesus should always be my center and focus, but especially this time of year.
This year's Christmas card reflects our imperfections. Four out of six un-showered, in sweats, hats, a dusty coffee table, and filthy carpet. Somehow an entire year has gone by and not one family picture has been taken....not one. So this is it.....one truly blessed family.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Thank you! And God made you the perfect family in His eyes (and mine). I drove by your old house 2 days ago and yes.....I still miss you terribly. Just go ahead and come home! Love and smooches to each of you!
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