Our Christmas Tree
This weekend we decorated for Christmas. We decided to use our artificial tree after going back and forth. We love the real one that smells good and is just plain... the real thing. But we decided we could save a little money by using the artificial one. I whined for a little while, but now I'm okay. My husband put on the colored lights although I prefer plain white ones. The first thing my husband did (while I wasn't looking) was put on stuffed animals from "Rudolf's island of misfit toys". I thought since the kids are gone we can finally have a "pretty" tree. Instead, we decorated it with all of the familiar ornaments that we've collected over the years. I love seeing the ones that date back from when the kids were in pre-school. Then, we used to buy them one from whatever they were into that year. I placed the one of a church that I gave my husband the year we were engaged. I also saw the one from when my son first started playing lacrosse. Then, I saw the one from Sigma Kappa (my daughter's sorority)! So much has happened through the years. I have an ornament from the year my sister passed away... and my father... and one from a little gift of perfume that I got from a family whose home we fixed up in West Virginia on our first mission trip.
I never really gave the tree very much thought. Until today...
While we were at church this morning the pastor was talking about the tree. THE TREE. The one that Jesus hung on and he reminded us how Jesus was born to die on that tree.
I pray I never take the tree for granted again. Whether it's real or artificial, decorated pretty or traditional or silly. I will walk by our tree every day. I will turn on the lights. I'll notice the ornaments and the angel on top. I will not look at it the same. I will smile and remember how much Jesus had to sacrifice for me... and for you! He's the best gift I have ever received! I'm a different person because of that tree.
I love our tree!
In His Love,
Angie xoxo
12 comments:
Boy, there's a Word, Angie. Those are our memories and our heritage--the tree--on which He died for us. The tree that represents life and growth, and the Light of the World. It's beautiful and perfect. Who plays the piano, if that's a piano I see in the corner of the pic. We have a piano, and that 's the first piece of furniture I bought for our house in the country. Music--we were supposed to be sisters!!! Love you so, Annette
What a great reminder. I know about the tree but I never thought to look at my Christmas tree as a reminder of THE tree that Jesus gave His life on.
I love your tree by the way, it looks beautiful!!
Much love,
Kim
Hi there!
Remember me? Yep, I'm the one who hasn't been by for a visit in over a week. Sorry. It's been wild and crazy around my house, plus I've been out of town, but I'm home now and sooooo ready to catch up on my blog reading. I've sure enjoyed visiting here tonight. Finally!
I went back and read all your posts I've missed and it's been fun seeing what you've been up to.
I love your tree...beautiful...and this post was great.
I too love Wynonna! Sure wish I was going. Congrats to your sister!
Hugs!
Kat
Oh my goodness! What a beautiful reminder for us all! Thank you so much for sharing. The tree is beautiful....I know you'll enjoy.
Hugs~
Fran
Your tree looks WONDERFUL! And even if your kids are gone.... you should still do it like they were there!
Love ya!
Jen
Thanks for the great word! Something we should all remember more often!
Hoping we get to see your tree!
Angie, thank you so much for reminding me what the true 'reason for the season' is. I just love your beautiful tree, even tho it's not the real thing!! Bless you!
It's all about Jesus and what He did for us! Beautiful tree!
I thought about that I'll just use the same children's ornaments again this year. Although the other ones look so pretty, would I miss seeing those special ones?
Blessings in Christ--
I said in my scroogiest voice, no tree this year. Saturday while I was out of town, my husband put the tree up so I'm thinking maybe I really ought to decorate it. :) We use artificial because I just got tired of trying to vacumn up those needles year after year! Your tree is truly beautiful!
I love your tree and I love the analogy!! :) I agree with Jen, even though the kids are gone, you should do it like the old days!!
Thank you for all your encouraging comments and prayers about the whole email/facebook ordeal. I greatly appreciate it!!
Adios,
Linds
Hello friend,
Sory I've been so absent lately, but ...you know...life, and all...it just gets busy. Love your tree, and I think kid's ornaments are the very best, Such sweet memories they remind us of. Congrats to your sis! I bet the concert will be terrific!
Your tree is beautiful and I loved reading about your ornaments...where they came from and what they mean to you. Just beautiful!
Merry Christmas -
Kari
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