This has been a tough year- not as tough as some have had to endure- but definately a banner year for us. And honestly, ALL of the changes have been GOOD for us... but there's been A LOT OF CHANGE. Which throws me anyway. But GOOD CHANGE!
So August hits. And several major changes hit. And with those changes, an illness ignited in me that I never knew existed. I felt like I was in The Happening- like the environment was attacking me. After several rounds of prednisone and a referral to a dermatologist, I received a diagnosis of reactive erythema. I know it could be worse. HOWEVER- it is painful and it GETS IN THE WAY OF ME LIVING LIFE! And the TREATEMENT is TERRIBLE TOO! p.s. I don't think that the changes triggered this illness... just an unfortunate coincidence. So I am still wading through triggers and trying to figure out what a good treatment plan would be outside of steriods- like vitamin E, etc.
So because of this illness, I can't do everything I want to do. The boys have gotten sick this month too... so sometimes, you just have to shut things down- circle the wagons- take care of the chickens until all are well.
I've felt bad about some of the things I can't do for my sons for Christmas this year. Some of our traditions just aren't going to happen- for several different reasons... And I was lamenting that as well as trying to make sure that I used this opportunity to teach my sons about Christ.
Then this hits me during a church service one December Sunday.
It's NOT about TRADITION
It's about CELEBRATION
Whatever I can't get done or I can get done,
the focus should be CELEBRATING CHRIST'S BIRTH.
A lot tries to steal my focus this time of year-
so I'm focusing on HIS BIRTHDAY
and LOOKING for the STAR that was over the manger when He was born...
the STAR that will lead me to the PRINCE OF PEACE....
Luke 2: 7-14
Matthew 2:9
may His LOVE and LIGHT envelope you-
drive out the darkness attacking you-
remind you why HE came as a CHILD
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