Crabtree Valley Mall! Are you serious? The post office! Are you serious? Those clerks have sooooo much attitude. Wal-Mart! Absolutely not! I may have to use some non-christian vocabulary words. Harris-Teeter and Trader Joe's! Maybe later on today. If you are like me, you are in the midst of running around trying to make sure that everything is in place and perfect for Christmas. You've probably been out multiple times to the post office, grocery stores, shopping malls, Walgreens and all points in between. You may even find yourself asking. Do I have everything ready for Christmas Eve Dinner? What time is Mama's flight landing? Where did I put my car keys? Are we going to be able to make it to Christmas Eve Service this year? Can someone please take these children, just for an hour?
In this mayhem, that we always put ourselves into each year, knowing that the date of Christmas is never changing, stop, relax and breathe! Don't get so caught up on making sure that everyone has an awesome Christmas that you take on the persona of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Grinch and the Abominable Snowman wrapped up into one. Steal away for a moment. Take a mental break and get away from the madness. I'm not suggesting that you leave your house and children to their own devices, but steal away and focus on what's really important. Not the gifts, but the spirit in which we give gifts.
Peace,
Karsten
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