Reading some of the threads lately makes me feel sad. Sad that Christmas is not a time of peace and happiness for some of us.
It is for me. Always has been, but I think a few years ago, I may have started getting caught up in the commercialism of Christmas as well. Then I received a reminder.
Less than one week before Christmas two years ago, the doctors discovered I had three tumours in my left breast. They were so concerned, they biopsied them immediately. Of course, I wouldn't find out any results until after Christmas. Given my family history, I was terrified. I couldn't imagine the possibility of not being here for my son, seeing him grow up, graduate, find himself in life, get married (against my advice, of course, haha), and have children of his own. Be a grandma.
It was the most memorable Christmas I have ever had. Every second of every minute was spent appreciating. Appreciating my son, my family, my life, Christmas. And I found the movie, The Christmas Shoes.
In January, I found out the tumours were benign.
I believe in God, I believe a man named Jesus died trying to make us better people, and for me, Christmas is a time to be thankful for life. A time for peace and happiness. A time to look at loved ones and be happy they're in your life. And yes, buy them something that will make them happy, too.
For those who have forgotten, please enjoy:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GJcPVB-we7g
... and if you haven't seen this movie... please watch it.
Merry Christmas everyone. May you find peace and happiness, at least for this Christmas season.
It is for me. Always has been, but I think a few years ago, I may have started getting caught up in the commercialism of Christmas as well. Then I received a reminder.
Less than one week before Christmas two years ago, the doctors discovered I had three tumours in my left breast. They were so concerned, they biopsied them immediately. Of course, I wouldn't find out any results until after Christmas. Given my family history, I was terrified. I couldn't imagine the possibility of not being here for my son, seeing him grow up, graduate, find himself in life, get married (against my advice, of course, haha), and have children of his own. Be a grandma.
It was the most memorable Christmas I have ever had. Every second of every minute was spent appreciating. Appreciating my son, my family, my life, Christmas. And I found the movie, The Christmas Shoes.
In January, I found out the tumours were benign.
I believe in God, I believe a man named Jesus died trying to make us better people, and for me, Christmas is a time to be thankful for life. A time for peace and happiness. A time to look at loved ones and be happy they're in your life. And yes, buy them something that will make them happy, too.
For those who have forgotten, please enjoy:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GJcPVB-we7g
... and if you haven't seen this movie... please watch it.
Merry Christmas everyone. May you find peace and happiness, at least for this Christmas season.
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