So tomorrow I'm supposed to go into the walk-in Emergency dental clinic at the dental school and get four wisdom teeth pulled. Pretty excited! Not really. Very nervous actually. Today I will be cooking like a mad woman, wrapping gifts and making cards because I'm quite sure I will be out of commission for the next week. I'm not sure what's going to happen for Christmas dinner, but at this point I'll be fine with pizza. Pizza would be a treat in my house since we NEVER get it anymore because of the kid's allergies. I remember my mother would spend time carefully removing the cheese and "fixing" up the pizza slices so my little brother could enjoy pizza with us (he was allergic). Since I've had children of my own (with tons of allergies) I've thought on how many "little" things my mother has done to take care of us growing up (we had allergies too). The things that no one is says thank you for: keeping the house dust free, washing clothes, cooking special healthy meals, sitting by my bedside at the hospital after asthma attacks. When I had gymnastics injuries so bad I couldn't lift my arms up she would gently massage my shoulders twice a day for a few months so I could get better. (If you're reading this-thank you, mom!)
This is all to say that this Holiday Season I have been literally unable to get caught up in the hype. Maybe it's just the busy lifetstyle of mothering, or the lack of funds, or having my wisdom teeth pulled. But it doesn't matter. I'm kind of glad. I've many times reflected on this year and the scare we had with my eldest daughter that put her in the hospital for three days. God made it so that we had to seek Him in that hospital. Our parents were unable to visit us because of the restrictions with the H1N1 virus. We had to lean on God, cry to God, and let Him comfort and heal. And this past Saturday we celebreated her 6th birthday. He is supreme and is worthy of ALL of our praise. He sent His only Son to die for us and redeem us from our sins. On top of this redemption I marvel at the gift of The Comforter, the Holy Spirit. We have the Holy Spirit to comfort us and guide us through dark times (and good times). I am so grateful for what we celebrate this time of year. The arrival of Jesus Christ into our world. The promised saviour to bring peace between man and God. To bring us into an Intamate relationship with our Lord. Amen!
I'm not sure if I'll be able to post again before for a week or two so I want to wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS and BLESSED NEW YEAR!
