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Christmas is always with us - no matter how crazy things can get during this season…or any other “season” we face.
Christmas is Christmas. Christmas is love.
And love always wins…
Peace.
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So, it’s been another busy Sunday - another C3 Sunday.
Church was great, as usual - people have become so responsive in their excitement about the future of C3 and all that lies in store for us in the days and weeks to come. There is so much to do, and we could never accomplish it unless we come together…work together to get it all done - but the energy is high, and our resolve is firm.
Recently, I was confronted with someone who had obvious issues with some of our “ways” at C3. I could feel his hostility eminating from him - I knew he wanted to debate Byron…or just yell at him or something like that. But, instead he seemed to chicken out and said sarcastic things to me instead. Why do some men feel the need to pick on the woman because they’re afraid to “take on” the man? It’s like some kind of safety valve - like: “I can’t express myself in an articulate way, so I’ll just let out my hostility on an easier target…” - Oh well, just wondering. I wonder if he felt like more of a man that he could upset a woman and make her feel small…. Just wondering. (BTW, Byron did not know this was taking place - most cowards attack when they know they can get away with it.)
Enough of that.
This is such a busy time of year…
…I do wish it were colder. They have projected this to be record-breaking in warmth - that stinks for me, since I will insist on wearing sweaters during the Christmas season…even when it’s in the eighties. I feel like it’s my duty to pretend that it’s cold and snowy, even if it is only in my dreams. Oh well…maybe next Christmas - I’ll keep dreaming…
Byron’s office (and a bunch of other C3 stuff) is moving to our home this week…so, it will be another busy, crazy week - and I haven’t even started Christmas shopping!! Oh well.Somehow it will all get done. For now, I’m trying to enjoy these days in spite of the busyness and…challenges. It’s Christmas time!!!! We sang “Joy to the World” this morning - that’s what it’s all about…it always is, though.
Have a happy week! Peace.
So, I’m busy today…so much so that I can hardly think straight and have had a few moments of panic at all that I need to accomplish.
Of course, friends help…friends that surprise you in a coffee shop so you don’t feel alone - friends that help you “buy in bulk” at BJ’s without losing your mind - friends who pray for you, and then paint your front door - friends that make a new kitchen sink that doesn’t fit…fit!
There are other things, today, that I could focus on…friendships that have caused pain and a sense of betrayal - there are those feelings today. But, there’s no time to focus on these - not when there are so many other things to do. So, dealing with the…”junk” will have to wait until another season…
…this is a season for joy, for celebration - not focusing on things that can’t be changed.
This season is a season for peace.
I have so much to be thankful for…for great friends and family and the unconditional love they show - and for the real reason for the season: Jesus, the love of God. So, while I’m tempted to be distracted by…whatever - I will fix my eyes on the love…
Love erases all the wrongs - all the discouragements. And there are so many reminders of love…so many things to remember…
…and I will remember these - in all the seasons of my soul.
Peace.
I’m used to blogging every day…
I usually have plenty to say…
I’ve opened my laptop several times intending to blog…
But, I just don’t have words today. I think I’m just too tired. Maybe next week I’ll have tons of profundity…
…not today.
Oh well.
I couldn’t sleep last night. My great friend, Diane, had surgery this morning - so I woke up around 2 am thinking about her, and what her friendship has meant to me - especially in the last year. She understands loss and grief, and she understands how to be an “aloe” kind of friend.
When the sun came up, I was still thinking about the people in my life that have been there for me through all the ups and downs of the last few years. I’m so grateful for the gift of friends like that.
Now this day is winding down and so am I…literally - but, we have band practice tonight, so I need to find some energy somewhere…
Maybe I’ll have more to say later…maybe. Or maybe I’ll just go to sleep (after “The Biggest Loser”, of course!).
…plus, I’m still decorating trees! When I’m finished decorating it will be time to put everything away again!! I love it, though. Maybe I’ll just leave all the Christmas stuff out all year long…maybe.
Okay, I’m done now. Peace out.
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