Christmas reflections

This is it, the day and night I usually get to reflect on the year that has come and gone, and to look toward what lies just ahead. A set word to guide me, a quiet night just me, the dark of night and the twinkle of Christmas lights on our 3 foot Christmas tree…

This one, is just a bit different. I’m under a knitted blanket in my sister’s entry room living space on her couch and Luna, our now 7 almost 8 month old puppy is at my feet. Our flight home 2 days ago from San Diego to Seattle was cancelled. And my mother’s flight from Raleigh to San Diego was cancelled. 

While most of the country is under snow and ice in a historic winter storm, I’ve gotten to enjoy the warmth of Southern California’s sun. 

But beyond all of that and the hub hub of commercialized Christmas - aka I’ve spent way too much - I got to see my son watch a Christmas movie and bake cookies for Santa with his cousins! And in less than 24 hours, I’ll get to spend this very special day with all of my siblings, which is something I haven’t been able to do, in far too long. And for whatever odd reason, my youngest brother is coming over right now…so I suppose my reflection may end here: it starts and ends with family. Embracing all that comes with it. And to my husband, who is pulling off what I hope to be our second Christmas, this is the year I learn to truly be grateful for it all! To love and see with His eyes. 


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