This week I am thankful...
...to have the means to make so many special treats, cookies and candies, for the holidays when so many have to worry about providing the basics to ease their family's hunger.
...to live in a nation where I can celebrate the birth of the Christ child freely. Yes, I know...covid, masks, social distancing, etc...but nobody is throwing me in jail for expressing my belief. I can read my Bible at any time. Something denied to many in the world.
...that as covid cases multiply and hospitals are full, my loved ones remain healthy.
...so many are making so much effort with Christmas this year, to cheer themselves and others.
...for all the good things that came along this year in the midst of the bad...and that my eyes have been open to see them.
...for the memories of the years of our son's childhood. Nothing can ever take that away. No matter if he never speaks to us again, he will always have been the little boy we loved so much.
...for memories of loved ones and holidays past.
...our daughter and grands live next door and are part of our daily lives.
...for so many believing friends, both in person and online, who share their wisdom and their stories and encourage me and others.
...for a little baby born 2000 years ago in a dark stable in Bethlehem. A baby born to die. A baby born to change the world. A baby born to be the Lord of Lords and King of Kings! A Savior, who is Christ the Lord!
Such a really good list of things to be thankful for. I've never heard that song before. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Cathy. I first heard it back in my days as a youth leader and it's remained a favorite Christmas song ever since.
DeleteI mentioned reading my Bible today in my Thankful Thursday post. We live in a great nation and are extremely blessed despite all the conflicts of the day.
ReplyDeleteColletta
Amen! If we take the time to notice, we are well and truly blessed in the U.S.
DeleteHi Stacy, I enjoyed the video. I have heard of that group, but not the song. I am praying that someday your son will want to come back to his family. Hold on to the happy memories. Hugs
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayers, Susan. I appreciate them.
DeleteI think our memories are like invisible comforters.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful video!
Oh, I like that image...though I guess you can't really see an "invisible" comforter. LOL
DeleteA wonderful list of blessings, Stacy! In our Bible study this morning we talked about how the times were so dark and disturbing back in the days leading up to the birth of Jesus. Sometimes the times are portrayed as beautiful and sweet and without strife when just the opposite was true. I never really thought of it that way but it sure makes sense. Kind of like our times this year. My heart hurts for your son and his family, for all they are missing out on by distancing themselves from so much love. I hope they realize that some day soon. xo
ReplyDeleteI've studied that before. The world was indeed a dark place in Jesus's day. He brought hope...a very popular message to people who had none. Yeah...I often pray our son will come to his senses before he has to live with a huge load of regrets.
DeleteI am currently in the middle of some family struggles & I love your thought on cherishing the good memories that we have. That's given me a lot of comfort tonight- thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. The thought actually came from a book about adult children who estrange themselves from their parents that another blogger recommended.
DeleteThis is a lovely post. So rooted in the good and the positive!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gal. I'm trying. I'm really trying.
DeleteWhat an insightful post, my friend.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful.
I read and reread it and found myself thinking, "Yes!"
Thank you for sharing.
Have a cozy evening.
Getting warm up here.
You are welcome. I'm glad it resonated with your heart. And yes, cold tonight but nearly 60 tomorrow.
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