Be Of Good Cheer

Anyone remember that long post I put up around a year ago about how being happy is a decision? Unfortunately, I remembered it this morning and decided to adjust my scrooge-like attitude. Actually, I can't give myself all the credit - church brought me out of the doldrums.

I think I was forgetting what the holiday season is all about. It is so easy to get "snowed" under the pile of to do lists and forget to enjoy the beauty around us. I realized yesterday that I never sit in front of my tree and look at it. So I took a peek and it is REALLY pretty! Slowing down definitely has it's benefits. 

Today in church, my 19 year old son gave the best talk about how to lead a Christ centered life, especially during this season. This was his closing statement and he came up with it on his own. I was quite impressed!

"As I thought about what to say this morning, I thought about my heart. Sure, there is probably some anatomic reason for it being offset slightly to the left. However, I think that it is offset to leave room for Christ in my life - right in the center. As I have grown spiritually, he has filled that vacancy - evermore becoming the center of my life."

Thane gets his mission call later this week. We are so excited to see where he will be going for the next two years. I will certainly miss my boy, but I am so happy he has made this decision!

So with that, I leave you with a layout I made a few years ago that reminded me of the "good" in the season. And I've also included a link my husband just showed me that is very entertaining! I'm off to bake some cookies (and sample the dough - heehee)!!! Happy Holidays to All! Suzy 

Comments

[dawn]

This layout is perfect for me right now. I do believe 100% in the spirit of Santa and Christmas. My girls are starting to ask if there really is a Santa and I tell them I believe in the spirit and that's all you need to do is just BELIEVE!! I love the words your son said also, so wise and true. Good luck on his missionary and where he ends up. Sending your faimly love and prayers and extra cheer to get thru this last week before it's all over.

I also started making sure to sit by my Christmas tree every night before going to bed and staring at the lights and see the sparkle and makes everthing seem alright for the moment. So slow down and try to enjoy the little magic we get everyday this season. Merry almost Christmas!!

[♥Wendi]

Wow! You have quite a son. Love the message he gave. What an inspiration to others he will be on his mission.

Your page is wonderful. Love, love, love it! Seems I say that every day when I visit your blog.

Taking tme to sit by the tree... so hard to do this time of year, yet it is so necessary and can be so powerful. Keeps us in touch with the real reason for the season.

Blessings to you and your family. Thank you again for the magazine give away. I received one of them in the mail yesterday. Sat by our tree and enjoyed each and every page! Wonderful way to relax and enjoy the season!

[kelly]

Seriously?! How awesome is that, Suzy? What a great kid you have and I know it hasn't been an easy road to get him to adulthood, but man, you did good! So proud for you and for him! :)