A white Christmas has certainly arrived here, with over 10″ of fresh, beautiful snow!
Add today’s sunshine and it is breathtaking!
What a blessing! I’ve been counting my blessings a lot lately and this is certainly a season for doing just that. While putting up my Holy Family quilt I realized I wanted to share some Christmas thoughts with you.
Christmas is a time for many things: cherishing our families, exchanging gifts, doing things for others, eating, singing and so much more. For most of my life these were what defined Christmas. But 15 years ago my family went through some very difficult times. During those years Christmas was hard. I wanted to have the perfect “photo greeting card family” and I didn’t and I was so sad. That was when the Lord saved me. He made me realize that this is an imperfect world and that’s why he had to be born as a man. So that he could live a perfect life, pay the price for sin and return to heaven to prepare a place for all who accept His greatest gift – Salvation!
Ever since that time Christmas has new meaning for me. It’s about celebrating the birth of my Savior. He was a servant – which gives the concept of doing things for others so much more meaning. He is the best gift, so even when life isn’t picture perfect, we have the peace and joy that comes from knowing Him.
From my home to yours – I wish you a very Merry Christmas!
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life” John 3:16
Lenore says
The Snow is breath taking and the Holiday mini quilt says it all for this Season.
Thank you for the reminder and this lovely post,
Barb J says
Merry Christmas Chris. I’m sure you are going to enjoy the day. I know we will. What a wonderful gift God has given us.
Lori Maglio says
Thank you for the uplifting blog post! I also find myself trying to really focus on all of life’s blessings. The snow (18″ here in Madison) was/ is gorgeous! God bless you and your family and I wish you a Merry Christmas.
Carolyn Vogel says
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and your story. Yesterday was the first time this year that it I really remembered the reason for the season. That and family is the best. Merry Christmas.
marla Morris-Kennedy says
Beautiful pictures Chris, have a wonderful holiday.
milwaukeeartquilters Laura Krasinski says
Having you for my dear friend is a gift given to me by God….how he brought us together was pretty amazing! Merry Christmas to you too!!
Sandi haseleu says
Luke 2: 10-11
Jeanette Bussard says
Praise the Lord for his gift of salvation! What an amazing story of love his salvation plan is. Merry Christmas to Chris and to all!
Irene Reising says
I have been crying most of the day missing my dear mother who recently went home to Jesus. Thank you for reminding me where my focus must be!! God has given us a great and wonderful Gift and friends and family around us to help us through. Chris you are a true inspiration, thank you. Merry Christmas to you and all!!!
Barbara says
Chris, I am reading this late, but wanted to thank you for this beautiful post. People need to uplift one another in the Lord, especially, with all that goes on in this world. God’s blessings to all of you this coming year.