The purpose of my web log is to be a connection to my children, extended family and friends. However, all are welcome! Verse of the year: Philippians 4:12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
| Wednesday, December 06, 2006 |
| Friends & Food. Fa-la-la-la-la, La-la-la-la |
 Sometimes during the holiday season your schedule gets so packed you don't know if you're coming or going. Sometimes during the holiday season you can feel overwhelmed with an "urgent" list that is nearly insurmountable. And sometimes during the holiday season you can feel alone and lonely - missing loved ones who are away, or just missing loved ones you usually have time to contact. The busy-ness of the season steals those little pieces of what makes you love life on a daily basis.
Last night I had a serendipitous opportunity to regain a little of that joy. Chris had some responsibilities at his school so I dropped him off. Instead of going all the way home just to turn around and come back again, I decided to see if I could hang out with Lisa, my best buddy.
Turns out she didn't have something terribly pressing to do other than take Ambey to work, so I went with her. On the way back we got to talking and we ended up sitting in the car most of the time just talking and laughing ourselves silly.
Lisa and I went into the house because Katie kept calling Lisa's cell phone from inside the house! Soon Chris showed up and we proceeded to talk about how Chris and Katie should get married. When Cameron got home we decided that we were all hungry and went out for a quick bite to eat.
We went to Sals because there wasn't another breakfast-for-dinner restaurant open. We sat there eating and enjoying one another's company, right in the middle of the holiday season. Through the busy-ness, the pressure and loneliness we were able to regain a little perspective of the love and joy part of the Christmas season.
I need to remember to prioritize the love of the season and the joy of the season this year. One barrier that I'm experiencing is that I have been missing Jacob so much. We didn't have him here for Thanksgiving, and Jonny had to work. I'm just feeling the sad cloud of the empty nest on the horizon.
There must be a way to gain better perspective. I'm certain the Lord has joy for me, even when my loved ones are far away or very busy. In the ultimate perspective:
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear, even if earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! ...The Lord Almighty is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. (Psalm 46:1-7 NLT) So no matter what comes my way, though my comfort zone completely pass away, my God, the Lord Almighty is with me and with those I love, wherever they may be. And one day soon we will be havin' a party together with no pain, no tears, no separation and no sin to screw it all up. Thanks to the day that the Savior Himself came; to live among us, then to die for us.
Merry Christmas to all my loved ones.Labels: Chris, Jacob, Jonny |
posted by Kim Coreson @ 8:44 AM   |
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