sola gracia

I was thinking today of stress and the holidays. Why exactly do we stress out? Is it fear of not getting everyone on your list the right gift? Not remembering a distant friend or relative who may be “put out” by your lack of thoughtfulness? Or perhaps, secretly we fear not getting what we really want for Christmas? Hmm?? Let’s be honest now, people.
I’m releaved that my son is only nine months old and could care less what I get him for Christmas. That’s why I’ve decided to wrap up a bunch of boxes for him to just tear into and chew on, since this seems to be the only thing he cares much for during this time of teathing! Why we don’t maintain that mentality of receiving a brightly wrapped box as enough is a sad question.
So, I hope that this season I will be thrilled and overjoyed when my husband, having read this musing, gives me a brightly wrapped big empty box for Christmas!
Much love, thoughts, and prayers to you all this season!