Every Christmas season.....

So every Christmas season I say the same thing....I am not going to get stressed because I just want to enjoy my family and people.  I am not going to worry about shopping for everything.  I am not going to freak out about what to bake, cookies to make, decorations, etc.

And every season I kind of fall into the same trap.  This season I think I was under control until we had the devastating news of our nephew passing away.  Then all heck broke loose and it became two weeks of running around to get everything in, get ready for a trip, etc. 

I am glad I am stopping now and I hope I can put the next four days into perspective.....time stopped last weekend and we celebrated people....I have to remember it isn't about who gets what for Christmas and balancing the gifts, money, paying the bills, etc.  That is all going to happen no matter what every year.  But, it is about the moments and connections with people every year.  It is about the laughing, the crying, the anger (yes it is human and happens); it is about Jesus being born and loving us more than anything (each one of us), for who we are no matter how we act.  It is about forgiveness and joy everlasting.  Help me to stop and remember this in the next four days and beyond that when the chaos is over.

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  1. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    You said it all so well! Help Us to remember....
    Thanks Maureen..and a Very Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  2. Neen HoganDecember 22, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Thank you Anonymous...you too!

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