As I have said before, Christmas is my favorite time of year. From my earliest days, it was always special. As a kid, my folks didn't have much money, so Christmas was often kinda skimpy. But it didn't matter. We always made it special.
When my own kids were growing up, we tried to make every Christmas memorable. I think if you asked them today, they would say we were somewhat successful. I'll never forget them running down the hallway to get to their stockings and presents. I remember one year my son got a plastic toy power mower. The problem was that when he pushed it, it sounded like the real thing. That is a terrible sound to hear all Christmas morning. But, we endured. Thinking back on it, I wouldn't have missed it for the world.
It's not the same now. In many ways that is good. We spend more time contemplating the real meaning of the holiday. For example, we will attend church Christmas Eve for a candlelight service and Communion. We don't send cards anymore. And I think a lot of people have made that choice. We still have a beautiful tree that's all lit up and we still exchange gifts.
We listen to the beautiful music of the season. Some of my favorites. It helps to make the season bright.
This is to be my Christmas blog. Linda and I take this opportunity to wish for you the happiest Christmas and of course the most prosperous of new years. We have been so blessed this past year and we wish those same blessings for you in the coming year. Please don't forget what this season is all about. It is precisely because God loves us that we are blessed in such a special way. Take advantage of that love He has shown us and make your new year better than ever.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Ron & Linda Scarbro
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