Christmas 2017. It is
almost impossible to believe, but here we are. It is just around the corner. I
remember the Christmas in 1968 Pat gave me my engagement ring. It seems like it
just happened, but the years tell a different story. Grady was born in 1970.
Tricia joined our family in 1972. And on we advanced through the decades with
our two children now married, and grandchildren and a great-grandchild to bring
joy. There have been so many life lessons to be learned throughout my 69 years.
There have been joys, and there have been heart-wrenching times. Mama passed in
2013. Daddy is in memory care at Autumn Cove, and the sweet bride he married in
2015 suffers through the pain of loss with us.
Life has happened, and it
continues to happen until the moment when I will be called home to be with the
Lord. This Christmas I celebrate the gift of Christ’s life for mine. I
celebrate His grace that fills me with love beyond what I can offer. I
celebrate my family. Life is a beautiful gift we often squander or waste. Each
moment is a chance to love with all our heart. That moment to love will never
come again. Love those who are in your life. This Christmas celebrate life with
your family because you never know how long you may have. Celebrate the gift
you have been so graciously given. It came at the greatest cost.
Now I pray “to him who is
able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence
without fault and with great joy”—I pray you will allow Him to fill your heart
and make this Christmas one you will remember with great joy. His joy will carry
you through life’s heartaches, and, one day, straight into eternity with Him.
(Scripture—Jude
1:24, NLT)
© 2017 Lynn Lacher
www.lynnlacher.com
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