I was feeling all warm and fuzzy inside today. Hubby brought our tree in and we put lights and decorations up. We don't do Christmas in excess around here. I probably would, but Hubby is just not a big Christmas Decoration guy. I want to decorate just enough to feel homey; and when I've got everything "just right", I like to sit on the couch, drink hot tea or hot chocolate and simply remember. I like to think about all the Christmases past, of goodness, kind acts, and the many loving memories. The day we celebrate as Jesus' birthday is a reminder to me that so often my behavior is not that of the Son. I do try to remember to give in all the ways that I have available to me. I try to be thankful, very thankful for the life he's allowed me to live. I do realize - that day long ago didn't have colored lights, gifts and elves but I try to put it all in perspective and remember that, in my home, these are gifts of beauty, joy and imagination and the real reason for this season, the real reason for feeling warm and fuzzy - is God's greatest gift of all.
We've had a slight break in the rain this morning but goodness, it rained all day yesterday and most of the night. My chicken waterer was totally full and running over. That's a lot of rain!! I threw out some straw for the chickens to walk on because it was kind of muddy. They get in the mud, get in their nests and then they get their eggs dirty so I like to keep what they walk on as dry as possible. You're not supposed to wash eggs because they have a natural protective coating that will enable the eggs to store for lengthy periods of time but I simply cannot put them into my frig dirty! I take a damp rag and wipe off the doo and like I said, try to maintain as dry a run as I can so I don't have to wipe them off at all.
I was feeling all warm and fuzzy inside today. Hubby brought our tree in and we put lights and decorations up. We don't do Christmas in excess around here. I probably would, but Hubby is just not a big Christmas Decoration guy. I want to decorate just enough to feel homey; and when I've got everything "just right", I like to sit on the couch, drink hot tea or hot chocolate and simply remember. I like to think about all the Christmases past, of goodness, kind acts, and the many loving memories. The day we celebrate as Jesus' birthday is a reminder to me that so often my behavior is not that of the Son. I do try to remember to give in all the ways that I have available to me. I try to be thankful, very thankful for the life he's allowed me to live. I do realize - that day long ago didn't have colored lights, gifts and elves but I try to put it all in perspective and remember that, in my home, these are gifts of beauty, joy and imagination and the real reason for this season, the real reason for feeling warm and fuzzy - is God's greatest gift of all.
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AuthorMy name is Nina. Southern Indiana has been my home since 1952. I've been a legal secretary most of my adult life and for my leisure time I enjoy everything connected to the world of herbs and cooking is almost like a "fever". I am also quite opinionated but try not to push my opinions on others. My family is grown and I'm left with a wonderful hubby sharing life with me. I'd guess you'd say my passion is living that life to the fullest. Archives
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