It is so good to be back in the good 'ole USofA! Seriously, so so good. I'm so glad that I was able to come home to spend Christmas with my family, and spend a week with Josh. My 1st week was a whirlwind of a week. I got here Tuesday, Wednesday Katey and I celebrated our birthday together for the 1st time in 3 or 4 years. That was way fun! Then on Thursday Josh kidnapped me and took me on a very fast roadtrip to Chicago, Memphis, Branson, KC then to Pella and then back to KC. It was buuuusy!! We went to Chicago and Memphis to pick up and move some of his stuff and some of his brothers stuff, then to Branson to drop some stuff off and go to a wedding and see some friends before he goes off to Med school in Mexico, then to KC to see some friends then to Pella so he could say bye to my family and then back to KC so we could go skiing/ I could drop him off. It was crazy busy, but I sure had a blast! We crammed a years worth of memories into 7 days. It was great! :o) And now I'm home, listening to the sound of my brothers playing, mom wrapping presents, Katey laughing on the phone, Lauren watching a movie and smelling the delicious date nut balls that my dad is making. I'm truly blessed.
Right before I home I picked up a Max Lucado book from my church in the Hauge. It's his Christmas collection. I highly suggest this book! It has 3 stories in it, the 1st one is the best in my opinion, but they are all great! Here is a little piece from the 1st story called " An Angel's Story"
This is Gabriel talking about Mary
" Do you know who you hold, Mary? You secure the Author of grace. He who is ageless is now a moment old. He who is limitless is now suckling your milk. He who strides upon the stars, now has legs to weak to walk; the hands which held the oceans are now an infant's fist. To Him who has never asked a question, you will teach the name of the wind. The Source of language will learn words from you. He who has never stumbled, you will carry. He who has never hungered, you will feed. The King of creation is in your arms."
Cool huh? I love the way Max writes. He always makes me think. So as you celebrate Christmas tomorrow, remember this little passage. Remember how He did come down as a helpless infant, who came to save us. Remember the sacrifice that God made in giving up his son. And remember how much he loves us. All the joy that we feel this season is nothing compared to the about of joy He feels towards us.
Merry Christmas everyone! I pray that you will all have a blessed Christmas and that next year is full of blessings beyond your imagination.
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