Yes we haven't decorated yet. I'm really looking forward to doing it. I got such lovely things from my Secret Sister. Some cute Snowmen and lovely ornaments. Today my children are going to go through my "stash" to see if there is anything they want to give each other for Christmas. My son has already done so and has decided to get his own gifts. We set a $5 limit so that he wont spend to much.
I think that is so wonderful that are Christmas eve is on a Wednesday this year. Sometimes I think that it would be nice to have meeting on Christmas eve each year. It seems so right to meet and worship in Thankfulness for the greatest gift of all. Not that were not thankful all year round.
Yesterday my son once again showed signs of maturity. He came to us early in the morning about a problem. It seems that he has a lot of "imaginary" problems. After us giving advice about his problem he said "What about ______'s problem?" come to find out that was the problem all along. Someone had shared a very big problem with him. One that was way to big for his little shoulders. And he came to us with love and empathy for this person's problems. With much prayer we handled this as best we could and will leave it in God's hands and of course offered to help in any way that we could.
It meant so much that our little son came to us for help. He was told not to tell us and the person even tried to keep him from telling us. He did not tattle, he was very concerned and knew that we were the ones to turn to.
It humbles me...
How many times do I go to my father with other peoples problems, not tattling, with love and compassion for the one in need, with no ulterior motives, not upset that they came to me but wanting to make things right for them. Knowing that their problem was bigger than I could deal with, with complete confidence that my Father could take care of it. That he would have the perfect answer.
