Christmas felt different last year for obvious reasons. It was 10 days after the fire and we were happy to be spending it together no matter what the location and with or without gifts. God's protection during the fire had been gift enough.
Christmas felt different this year because we have been forever impacted and realize that people matter more than gifts. The house is not built yet so we celebrated at my grandma's house where my parents are living. Christmas felt different because the location didn't matter. We still did our traditional late night present opening and even later night pigs in a blanket breakfast! The location was different but the Love and appreciation for each other and the gift of life was even greater than before. Our appreciation for the giver of life and for the gift of His Son...for all His blessings and comfort over this past year... which has been a roller coaster. 2012 ended with the fire and 2013 held many struggles and heartaches as we dealt with family issues and the passing of my Uncle Dale. 2013 has also been full of happiness and joy as we welcomed new babies and the news of one to come in 2014!
Christmas felt different this year...in a good way... last year we didn't care about the presents that got lost in the fire... because our parents were ok. This year we were able to do gifts but we all knew that the only gift that mattered are the ones from God. Gifts like our family and each minute together and of course Jesus.
May we never forget what Christmas felt like last year...10 days after the fire.
It felt different last year... and it felt different this year...and I pray it never feels the same again.
-Stacy
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