The Christmas season began early for us...
all the way back at Thanksgiving when we gathered with our children and grands.
It's been an unusual season for me.
I haven't spent my time digging out ornaments & trees from attic storage.
If you walked into our house, you wouldn't be overpowered
by "Christmas"...
In fact, you might wonder about me!
The "Christmas" I've invested in this year
has been decorated primarily with people.
has been decorated primarily with people.
Time spent decorating the church with Bible study friends,
in simple plans and practice for Christmas programs,
in simple plans and practice for Christmas programs,
enjoying Christmas gatherings and parties,
and community Advent luncheons.
A few remain...
A small group gathering Saturday night,
a youth/children oriented Christmas service at church Sunday,
and a Christmas Eve candlelight service.
Christmas Day will be spent quietly at home.
Yes, it's been an unusual and very simple Christmas season for me this year.
I rather like it!
It's left me with time and space to wonder--REALLY WONDER.
It's left me with time and space to wonder--REALLY WONDER.
Do you wonder about me?
Oh, by the way, the definition of wonder:
To have a feeling of awe or admiration; marvel.
Oh, by the way, the definition of wonder:
To have a feeling of awe or admiration; marvel.
♪ I Wonder as I Wander ♪
I wonder as I wander out under the sky
How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die
For poor on'ry people like you and like I;
I wonder as I wander out under the sky
When Mary birthed Jesus 'twas in a cow's stall
With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all
But high from God's heaven, a star's light did fall
And the promise of ages it then did recall
If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing
A star in the sky or a bird on the wing
Or all of God's Angels in heaven to sing
He surely could have it, 'cause he was the King
I wonder as I wander out under the sky
How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die
For poor on'ry people like you and like I;
I wonder as I wander out under the sky
How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die
For poor on'ry people like you and like I;
I wonder as I wander out under the sky
When Mary birthed Jesus 'twas in a cow's stall
With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all
But high from God's heaven, a star's light did fall
And the promise of ages it then did recall
If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing
A star in the sky or a bird on the wing
Or all of God's Angels in heaven to sing
He surely could have it, 'cause he was the King
I wonder as I wander out under the sky
How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die
For poor on'ry people like you and like I;
I wonder as I wander out under the sky
Sometime, dear Rebecca, S.I.M.P.L.I.C.I.T.Y. comes into our lives not because we ask, per se, but because God is shifting our focus and priorities. I am amazed at all that has transpired in your "world" recently, and through it all your faith and focus has remained strong. Your life is such an example to me. I visit often, but have "minimized" my comments! Blessings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteSounds pretty wonderful to me, Rebecca. There's nothing better than pondering, wondering, and being in awe of Him and just what this holy season is all about.
ReplyDeleteI do wonder about you...ever sense I met you in blog land. :)
ReplyDeleteBlush. It sounded like I was fishing for a compliment! What I really meant was ... I'm sure people can't quite figure me out - have their questions about me, think I'm strange, etc.
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