We didn’t really mean to be so busy…it just kind of happened. We set out to make sure this year we didn’t succumb to the annual stressness that at times is the Christmas season. After all, I preach against getting sucked in and being present during this time of year. However, I’m honest about it. Mary and I have often struggled to just enjoy the season.
So this year was going to be different. For sure. And it was. Honestly, best Christmas ever. Here’s why:
1). We didn’t spend a bunch of money we didn’t have. No taking 3 months to pay off credit cards or 3 months to get caught up on bills.
2) Ike was old enough (2) to really get into the whole opening gifts thing. He LOVED it.
3) Ike was stoked about Santa (as St. Nick…Jesus’ helper) and did the whole leaving out cookies, milk, and nuts for Santa and the reindeer.
4) We had our first Christmas Eve services as Oasis Community Church. Was the best service ever. Not because we had lots of folks but because the people who came where into it. The spirit was moving and it was beautiful. Beautiful.
5) Christmas Day we hosted about 15 folks for our annual Christmas Brunch where we invited those without family nearby (like us) and had an AMAZING brunch.
There’s many other reasons but…I have dishes calling my name. We’re still resting to recover from the awesomeness that was Christmas.
How was yours?
