Last week after taking li'l Bean to a Christmas party and feeling like I failed miserably when she wasn't cooperating, I think I just sort of gave up, figuring this Christmas was going to be a bust. Ironically I finished my Christmas shopping that very afternoon so I had "accomplished what I needed to." As far as feeling that wonderful feeling I figured I would try again next year. Then as I was driving home from the last of my stops, this beautiful song from my Christmas music collection came on. Sure, I had heard it several times before, but as I truly listened to the words, I looked in the mirror and saw my little girl softly falling asleep. I think everything just sort of hit me right then and tears started rolling down my cheeks. I felt so grateful for my family and all of my blessings (and felt slightly awkward as I was still driving, and prayed that other drivers wouldn't notice this weird girl bawling in her car...thank goodness I was almost home!) I was once again reminded how amazing this day is when the whole world can come together and celebrate the birth of our Savior. This is what Christmas is really about.
We wish you all a very, Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!
Love, Emily, S, Bean, Mally and Billy
Love, Emily, S, Bean, Mally and Billy
1 comment:
Thanks for sharing. I've felt similar to that this year, with the commercialism, etc. Of course for me it would be nicer to have my man here at Christmas time instead of on the other side of the world. That song is one of my favorites and you three look so good in that picture! Could you add me to Bean's blog? sammymommy @ gmail
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