Week of December 6
It is that time of year again when things seem to get a little overwhelming with decorations to display, cards to send, trees and weaths to buy or get down from the attic, presents to wrap and some to mail, lights to unangle and on it goes.
It can be a maddening time, a frustating time even a depressing time. My wife, who the Lord has blessed me with for this journey, sensing my struggle with the emotions of the season provided me with what today we would call a reality check.
I share it here if as you prepare for another Christmas.
She handed me a newspaper clipping with a picture and caption which she has kept in a plastic file folder for the past 18 years. The photo taken by Frank Folwell of USA Today shows a small boy with tight fitting clothes walking with his grandfather who has the scroniest Christmas tree you ever saw strapped on his shoulder.There is two feet between the four branches on this stick of a tree. Yet the expression on the boy's face is one of pure joy.
The caption reads in part; "Christmas Smiles:Despite tough times in Croatia as war raged around them, pure joy illuminaated the face of Dario Rahle as he and his grandfather trugged home with their 1991 Christmas tree."
May we all remember the real reason for the season and share the joy of Christmas despite any presonal circumstances or struggles. Peace on earth and good will to all.
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