My last post was over 5 months ago. Boy how time has flown. I have been enjoying every little moment with my sweet little girl who is growing and gaining more and more personality each day, it seems. The holidays are quickly upon us, and this year they hold an even more special meaning for me, because I get to experience it all through Eden's eyes. I get to experience the awe as she reaches for the twinkle lights on the Christmas tree in her room, the excitement over shiny paper, boxes, and toys, her intent listening as we read her the Christmas story for the first time, her peaceful snoring after she has fallen asleep to the sound of her new Christmas lullaby cd. I can't wait to make her a part of all of our Christmas traditions.
They also seem even more special this year, because of trials that my family has gone through in the past few months, and will continue to go through over the years, and the tragedy and sadness that seems to be never ending in the world around us. I am realizing now just how precious and special family is, and I treasure every moment that I get to spend with them. This world is a broken world, that will not be restored or renewed until Christ comes back for us, but I believe that that special feeling that only comes around Christmastime is a teeny tiny sliver of what heaven will be like.
'Tis the season to remember all that we have to be thankful for, to focus on the gifts God has given us and to give to others less fortunate than us, and to thank him for his Son Jesus. 'Tis the season for get togethers with family and friends, egg nog, and cheese balls, laughter, and stories. 'Tis the season for decorating the house, drinking hot chocolate, watching Christmas movies. 'Tis the season for peppermint mochas, cookie baking, and Christmas cards. 'Tis the season for elf on the shelf and Santa's first visit to the Bowman house. 'Tis the season that truly is the best time of the year.
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