Well, I had my first Christmas cry today. I think the reality of being a grown up is setting in.
I am getting more and more impressed with my mom. I have these wonderful memories of doing Christmas stuff. Decorating the tree was delightfully memorable! The fire was going, cinnamon apple cider on the stove filled the whole house with yummy holiday scents, Christmas tunes going in the background, and every nook and cranny had Christmas all over it. The tree was the last thing to complete the holiday decor. And my mom always pre did all the hard work of getting the tree up and lights on. We got to come in and sing and dance as we hung ornaments.
Well, I'm not so good. I mean, I know I am new at it and I can only get better. But it is hard being so far from family and feeling like I am not able to make Christmas special for my family. It will be a truly special Christmas, I am confident of that. But in my weaker moments I feel quite inadequate and realize how much I miss our families.
We do have our Christmas tree up and many holiday festivities to look forward to!
It is amazing to see the Christmas hoopla that takes place here in Asia. This country may be only 9% Christian, but it is 100% commercialized. The malls are beautifully decorated and jolly Christmas songs are going non-stop. It is nice to have some familiarity!
3 comments:
You tree looks lovely, Blair. Trust me, even at this early stage in your lives you are establishing traditions. I used to think we didn't have traditions because very little was like what I remembered growing up. Then one day I noticed my children doing things "like we did last year," and all of a sudden I realized we DO have family traditions.
Our newest one, started last year, involves our gift exchange. There are 23 of us in the family now and for several years we have been drawing names (and then trying to come with something they would like). Last year we made it a book exchange. So nothing too pricey, yet thought going into it to find what would delight the person. Limiting it to books makes it soooo much easier. Those of us who were together last year went around the room each reading the first sentence of their book out loud. It was fun!
I can only imagine what it is like to be away from family at the holidays. Thank haven for Skype that way you can be with them a little bit. :)
I asked your mom and dad if the annual Christmas tree decorating and cookie baking day was going to happen this yr (I am still bummed out about missing it last yr b/c I was sick) But with your mom and nannies surgery this month your dad said it would be postponed. BUT that we would do it next yr with you, Micah and the kids and Zach, and maybe a new addition to my family if it happens before then hehehehe.
I hope and pray you guys have a wonderful Christmas and prosperous new year.
I love you bunches!!!!
Teffer
Micah,
Going through home, again....is a painful, enlightening process. I cried a little with you today.
Your mom will be there soon.
Pastor Greg
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