joy to the world, a savior’s born
December 24, 2007 by moriahjoy
Unexpectedly, I found out today that I shall not be spending Christmas Eve or Christmas with my family due to them being incredibly ill; I have cried off and on throughout the day, for it is my first Christmas in my twenty-five years that I shall not be spending it with family, but God is good and provided an unexpected gift today of communication with a loved one, so I’ve had some great joy in the midst of disappointment.
I’ve also been enjoying the dark chocolate I received for Christmas and watching depressing movies. Not that I meant to pick depressing movies…the buy five for twenty dollars tempted me and generally I make great choices; with these two, although the films were done well, they are not your cheerful, upbeat films…maybe I should choose something else or read a book… ;) [edit: the films were "Children of Men" and "Little Children." The "children" theme was entirely unintentional. ;p]
Love amazes me, envelopes me, never ceases to surprise me, delights me, and consumes me. God is a very kind Father in deed.
Because Christ lives, I celebrate his birth. Let heaven and nature sing!!
Hi Friend, I’m sorry to hear you won’t be able to see your family this Christmas. I just wanted to stop in and wish you a blessed advent despite the news. All my best. Joe
Thanks, Friend! I’m sorry, as well, but I’m thankful for all that I do have. =)
I wish you the best advent as well!!
Oh, sad :( I hope and pray that you find some joy in spite of the lack of family time.
I hope you end up having a Merry Christmas,
Laura
Thanks, Laura! Much love to you this Christmas Eve - MERRY CHRISTMAS! (We shall actually have to get together and hang out sometime…if you ever visit my area, let me know. =)
Sorry to hear about the way Christmas has turned out. I hope your 2008 more than makes up for it
Merry Christmas, my dear friend. I hope your holy day is filled with love and good cheer :)
You’re not going to say what movies you watched?
I’m sorry you had to miss out on seeing your family this year. Go to my parents’ house! They’d love to see you and it’s always an open house after 4pm. At least you could get some amazing and free food.
But I guess we have something in common, not being with our families on Christmas. I cried too. But hopefully God will give you good things to think about and use the circumstance to teach you something about Himself.
Merry Christmas.
Thanks Red Wine Gums! Tomorrow’s a new day. =)
Thank you, Jonolan! I hope that your day has been filled with good cheer and lots of love.
norajean,
Thank you, darling. I’ve cried off and on…my heart is full, but God is good, and I’ve done a lot of reflecting and praying and reading through the Word, plus just some out and out relaxing. =)
I would feel welcomed at your parents’ but I wasn’t in the mood for visiting this afternoon…a little too soulful to be great company right now. Thanks for the invite, though. =)
Love you and hope your day has been good despite the long distance. M*wah!
Oh, and P.S. I edited my post just for ya, babe. ;)
Moriah, you can depend on it that if I happen to be in your area for anything, I will definitely let you know. But as I have never been to Michigan, I don’t know how likely that will be… but you never know! :)
Michigan is quite lovely my dear. ;)