Posted on 12/23/2004 5:37:33 AM PST by Billie
Hi Gail. Hope you Rocky and your youngest got through the day and shared special memories. Mom was around everywhere today...actually...it was almost comforting. I'm so sorry you didn't get to see your grandson but the roads in Indy (AND Ohio) are not worth the risk. Take care friend.
Read: Luke 2:8-20
Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God. —Luke 2:19-20
Bible In One Year: Haggai 1-2; Revelation 17
The night of Jesus' birth was exciting for Mary and Joseph. There before their eyes was the miracle Baby whose coming into the world had been announced by an angel. The shepherds too were excited when they saw and heard "a multitude of the heavenly host praising God" and heralding His birth (Luke 2:13).
But it wouldn't be long before Mary and Joseph would face the ordinary tasks of caring for a new baby and all the accompanying responsibilities. The shepherds would be back on the hillside tending their sheep. All the elements were in place for an emotional letdown, which often follows an emotional high.
I don't believe they experienced any "after-Christmas blues," however. Mary didn't quickly forget all that had happened, and the shepherds couldn't easily forget what they had heard and seen (vv.19-20). The angelic message had proven true, and their lives were filled with new hope and anticipation.
There's no reason for an after-Christmas letdown. We have the full story. Jesus came to die for our sins, then conquered death for us by rising from the grave. We have more truth to ponder and more reason to glorify God than Mary and the shepherds did. —Herb Vander Lugt
And a most beautiful coat it is, Mr.Fox.
May this Christmas Day find a cool electric train set, a rocking horse, some army guys, an airplane and a rocketship under your tree.
Gosh, you just took me back to my childhood, guys get the neatest presents for Christmas. And no matter how old we get.....we can still play with them. Well, the rocking horse might be an exception. : )
Thanks for taking such good care of all the Finest babes ... you're my hero ... )
Then we have a mutual admiration going here, you're absolutely top notch, my friend.
As for taking care of the *babes* - you do a darned good job in that department. Wolfie has to practically pay them for a hug, you just have to use beautiful words to them - and they swoon all over the place.
I hope your Christmas was special, John. Happy New year!
Western Michigan is beautiful...the hills, the oaks, the lakes everywhere...and very friendly people compared to the negativity and despair of Western NY where we live.
Even the Dims here are closet Pubbies but still have not gotten the message - that the Republican Party is for the uncommon common people. Unions still have a hold on the mindset but on most cultural issues people are quite conservative. Main problem it seems is that they have got to get rid of Granholm, the Canadian born Demorat governor.
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