We had a joyous Christmas break filled with a bunch of lazy times. As we were sick during this time and did nothing but stay at home hibernating. It was the most lazy do much of nothing time we had in a long, long, long time. The days and weeks before had been so filled with school, events and more that I felt we were in racing gear, helmets and all, on this speed track of life that this world around us had put us all in. Some days I did not know which day was which. Weekdays were one big day and Sundays were to catch my breath so my head could re-oxygenate and my body could refuel.
I look at the world around me, my friends, family, neighbors and all, who's days are filled more than mine and I wonder how they do it all. I try so hard to savor each day, the time with the boys and our family, as each day is such a precious gift from GOD, that I want to live it to its fullest - not selfishly - but gratefully. Yet some days are hard and they go by so quickly.
So back to my earlier comment. Our Christmas break was a joyous one as we did nothing but stay at home and play and recovery. So grateful for that nice long rest.
Oh, we also did have another interesting, unexpected, not so fun event at our house during Christmas - Christmas Eve actually - our heater quit working. YES and YECK!And of course Christmas Day it snowed. Brrrr it was cold. We could not do much about fixing the heat when all the stores are closed and all your workers and help are with family celebrating Jesus' Birthday. Brr Brrr Brrrrrrrrr.
I did do quite a bit of thinking during this time. I thought of those who did not have a home to protect them and comfort them in the freezing temps outside. How grateful and thankful I am that though my home was cooler and did have a home. Thank you LORD for blessing us so richly not with just a house with beams and walls, but with a home filled with Your love. Not only did I take comfort during the snow and cold in a house, I took comfort in our home full of comfy cozy love. 