As every year passes, things change. As I age I find this to be so true. It's not necessarily a bad thing but it does take some getting use to and some readjustment. For example this Christmas season is quiet. Yes, I said quiet. Gone are the years where I was juggling small kids, working, commuting to work, frantically buying gifts over my lunch hour, getting them wrapped and baking. I haven't baked one thing this December and that brings me great joy! I remember one year I thought it was a great idea to make red velvet cakes for teachers and friends. I spent hours in the kitchen over the weekends making these cakes. I'm sure people appreciated it and at the time I did enjoy it but now my 47 year old self looks back at that time and shakes her head. Fast forward to now and Jay doesn't live with us anymore and Nick isn't playing basketball. This is the first December in ten years where I haven't spent night after night sitting in the stands watching my boys sit the bench only to see the team lose in the end. I've really tried to make this December my "Yes" month. When my friend, Shannon, asked me to see "The Chosen" christmas movie with her, I said yes. When Sarah asked me, Shannon and Mary to have breakfast with her, I said Yes. When I was invited to a "favorite things" party I said Yes. I've been more intentional this season and as a result I've mastered how to make an excellent cup of coffee which I sip during my prayer time. I am enjoying morning walks, quiet time under my blanket in the evenings and special moments with friends. I am truly thankful and blessed.
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