10.19.2007
Christmas Spirit Award-Me?
I had been away from blogland for a little over a week since I was out of town, then extremely busy. I went over to visit my friends' blogs and guess what I found? My friend, Tonja was so sweet! I am embarrassed to say that I was brought to tears just looking at this computer screen. She gave me another award!
What is the Spirit of Christmas you ask?
Quite simply it is those that have a generous and giving nature. Those who care about others. Those who have a kind word to say or a broad shoulder to lean on in the times that others need that. Those who display the "Spirit of Christmas".
I immediately thought she must have made a mistake. Me?
If you have a second, I will tell you a little story about Christmas. If you don't have time to read this, I totally understand! Anyway... For the past 14 years Christmas has brought on some emotions that are not real "happy" for me. NOT the meaning of Christmas, just the feelings that come from an event that happened the week before Christmas back in 1993. That's when I found out about my husband's affair that lead to my divorce. I wanted to pretend Christmas didn't exist after that. Let me just tell you, it was very difficult to just turn on the Christmas Carols after you learn something as tragic as that. So... in hopes for "new beginnings" I decided to do a non- traditional Christmas tree. I decided to make it "pretty" instead of putting on all of our old ornaments. We had always had colored lights with many ornaments that we had collected from vacations and of course all of the kids' school projects! But... my son was not happy about my decision! When my entire family was here cebebrating on Christmas Eve my son told everyone about his dissatisfaction regarding the tree. So... my parents suggested we bring out the old ornaments and decorate the tree with all of our old "family" ones. My son was SO happy!
I will ALWAYS be so grateful for what I've had to go through because if I hadn't, I would never have had God in my life and I wouldn't trade Him for anything! He is the best gift ever!
So... long story short, this means even more to me than just another award! I am so blessed by the friendships that have grown from this blog! I want to pass this on to everyone, but since I can't, I must give it to my prayer warrior, friend in Texas, Annie's Eyes!
I'm one happy girl today!
Merry Christmas!
Angie xoxo
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8 comments:
Angie- I can relate. My husband only has his children every-other year on Christmas, so that's very hard. In fact, there's lots hard in a divorce situation (at least for us) because we have to plan many family things around the 4 days or so PER MONTH they are at our house. God bless you - and hang in there!
Congratulations Angie! And thanks for sharing a personal bit about your past. It's very understandable how difficult it can be, especially during the Holidays.
Hugs!
Kat
Oh, Angie, I feel so badly for that story but as you say - good endings.And no one deserves the award more than Annie - good choice!
Sorry this brought back painful memories...but happy that you have replaced them with new, good ones. I know it was hard to share that event in your life...but you are so right. The things we go through are what help make us who we are, we should learn from every experience and use it to build on.
So glad we're friends!
Tonja
Wow...what a Christmas Story!!! Thanks for sharing it :)
Just got back from San Antonio and found this Christmas gift.
God meant this award for your heart to show you how far He has brought you. Your heart is so very generous and "smiles" through the pain,and He redeemed Christmas itself for you. Now that is our sweet Savior's perfect Love. And I am certainly undeseverving but most inspired by your love to extend His Christmas Spirit award to me. Wow. Remember my Christmas bells story? God redeems so sweetly. And you bless my day more than you ever could know. Love, Annie
Sweet Siesta,
How we are refined through our trials. I love to hear a fellow sister state she wouldn't trade a difficult journey because of the glory God received on the other side!
When I think of the trials in my life I cannot help but praise Him for what He showed me through the storm. I think of the words from the Casting Crowns song "Praise You in this Storm"
I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
God is so good - He will never leave us.
My prayer for you sweet sister is that this Christmas you find your heart healed, that you find simple joy in the twinkling lights, the beautiful songs of the season, the warmth of family and the total joy of the God Incarnate!
I am so sorry that I am just reading this. Thank you for sharing such a personal part of your life with us. I am so sad over that horrible time for you! You have such a wonderful family and I know you are so thankful for that. You have an amazing testimony that I know helps lots of people.
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