It's begining to look a lot like Christmas!

Wow, it has been a while since I last posted something. I have found it to be easier to spend my computer time looking at facebook or checking e-mail, than it is to type out a blogging post. But I found a few moments today, in between batches of cookies so I thought that I would post. I love Christmas. I really enjoy the season. I even enjoy crowded shopping malls and Wal-Mart stores. I enjoy the feeling of it all. I enjoy remembering my saviors birth. I enjoy planning out yummy treats and wonderful surprises for my family and friends.

It is in the midst of all this activity that I slow for a moment to attend a funeral. My husbands aunt passed away. It is bitter sweet, because though we will not get to enjoy her presence any more, I know she is much better where she is at now. Free from cancer and sitting at the Masters feet. Thinking of her gone has left me with many thoughts. For a moment I don't mind my kids pestering and pulling of hair. I gather them up in my arms and hold them tight. Our lives here on this earth are so fleeting a period of time. And yet so much importance is put on our lives here.

With this time of year, my thoughts also turned to Mary, mother of Jesus. What made her different. What made her the one chosen to carry the Christ child? She was willing to accept being with child, even though she was not married. Even though it wasn't the easiest thing for her to bear. What else did she do in her life. Many things I am sure. I am positive that she had days that she was tired. Days she longed for just a few moments to herself. She was really no different than us, sisters. So what was the deference?

She said yes. That was all. She was willing to accept what ever the her God had for her to do.

Lord let me be as willing a vessel for you. Help me to treasure the time I have with my family, and to be willing to share your love with others.

And God....thanks for sending your son.