Rain, Rain, Rain
Well bloggers, the rain is in full swing here at the Sound Castle, and the air is chilling to a wintery feel. With the holidays in the near future and the things gearing up for craziness, I feel the need to stop and mention a few things. For starters, this holiday season, make sure you take time to drink a cup of coffee (or tea, cocoa, or whatever it is that is warm you drink) with a friend, or with family. You never realize how important family is until it is gone. You never realize that friends are so needed in your life until they no longer are there. So in the midst of all the chaos of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, make sure you take the time to be with those you love.
Secondly, don't let everyone else tell you that the gifts and the food is all that is important. I promise, in the span of things, the gifts and food are really not that big of a deal. What people will remember the most are the memories you make. The ones like Aunt Matilda spilled all the green beans because the cat decided to try climbing her legs, kind of memories. Or the ones like Mom cried because she had been hoping for a new kitchen aid but knew that no one could afford it, but that's what everyone pitched in to get her. It's not the kitchen aid that's important, but the thought and work it took to get it for her. Even the memories of just the hot coffee, and cocoa in your hands sitting by the fire with you family and friends while the little ones play together with their new toys are the ones we hold onto for a life time. Even when the kids are fighting, we still hold onto those memories more than the gifts, and food we receive. That's what is important. So don't let everyone tell you that because you burned the ham or turkey, and your gifts weren't a new yacht (who wants a yacht anyways? They take up so much room. ;) ) or a new quad, that they aren't just as important. Just be there in mind and body, and the rest will fall into place.
Lastly, no matter what happens, remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Thanksgiving is the time of year we thank our Heavenly Father for all the blessings He gives us. Christmas is the time we remember that Abba (our Heavenly Father) sent His son to us for our salvation. And New Year's is the time of new beginnings. I don't mean New Year's resolutions (though they can be somewhat helpful). I mean new beginnings. A time to re-look at the relationships you have, the ones that have been lost, and the ones you will start. It's a time for us to start to build bridges again, and perhaps let some down. It's a time to start fresh.
I can't wait to kick into gear with the holidays, but I am going to try to spend more time with family and friends, than at the mall shopping for gifts. What will you try to change this year?
Secondly, don't let everyone else tell you that the gifts and the food is all that is important. I promise, in the span of things, the gifts and food are really not that big of a deal. What people will remember the most are the memories you make. The ones like Aunt Matilda spilled all the green beans because the cat decided to try climbing her legs, kind of memories. Or the ones like Mom cried because she had been hoping for a new kitchen aid but knew that no one could afford it, but that's what everyone pitched in to get her. It's not the kitchen aid that's important, but the thought and work it took to get it for her. Even the memories of just the hot coffee, and cocoa in your hands sitting by the fire with you family and friends while the little ones play together with their new toys are the ones we hold onto for a life time. Even when the kids are fighting, we still hold onto those memories more than the gifts, and food we receive. That's what is important. So don't let everyone tell you that because you burned the ham or turkey, and your gifts weren't a new yacht (who wants a yacht anyways? They take up so much room. ;) ) or a new quad, that they aren't just as important. Just be there in mind and body, and the rest will fall into place.
Lastly, no matter what happens, remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Thanksgiving is the time of year we thank our Heavenly Father for all the blessings He gives us. Christmas is the time we remember that Abba (our Heavenly Father) sent His son to us for our salvation. And New Year's is the time of new beginnings. I don't mean New Year's resolutions (though they can be somewhat helpful). I mean new beginnings. A time to re-look at the relationships you have, the ones that have been lost, and the ones you will start. It's a time for us to start to build bridges again, and perhaps let some down. It's a time to start fresh.
I can't wait to kick into gear with the holidays, but I am going to try to spend more time with family and friends, than at the mall shopping for gifts. What will you try to change this year?
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