It's already the 26th and the long Christmas wait is finally over. Celebrations are done with and most of the money already spent, but as they say, no amount of stress and resources could equal the priceless joy and peace we are blessed with in this season.
It was a good pre-Christmas, Birthday, Christmas and post Christmas. Just as expected, I got what I really needed for this year. Good rest and simply having no schedules but to spend time with my dogs, family and friends.
I enjoyed group parties that lasted until 4 am with overflowing drinks, roasted Baliwag chicken, barbecue and stories! It's nice when we reminisce and realize that we missed each other's company. That makes group get-togethers sweeter. We talk about the same old thing, but we never get tired of it. Same jokes always make us laugh and there's comfort that you're always with a group of people who appreciate you for who you are and you've practically shared your happy and not-so-happy moments with.
I felt peace when spending time with my family and dogs. I get to spend long mornings with my dogs without rushing. I seem to have all the time in my hands to watch cable marathons with siblings. Food is never a problem, we eat something every single hour. Giving gifts to them and seeing how they appreciate what they have give me reasons to work hard. It's always been a running prayer to have this be a consistent picture in my life.
I felt trust and love spending time with Mitch whom I get to talk to more often and enjoy the holidays with. Also appreciation and joy for all the lovely greetings I received through texts and Facebook messages from friends and relatives.
And most especially I feel blessed to have this life, good times and bad times, I love it. My life isn't perfect and there will always be struggles and failures, but I have all that I need with me. God has created me to be who I am and for that I am thankful for the hopes that I would still become stronger and wiser. I thank Christmas for reminding me of my childlike traits and dreams. To be able to still see value in my work, my life and my challenges makes me feel so blessed as a person. He still showers me and my loved ones with His grace and I will forever be thankful. Christmas is a time for us to share all material things and enjoy each other's company, but in solemn times, may we be reminded that it's all about Him. May we never forget that all the celebrations are for Him. And we should, no matter how the circumstances give time to thank Him for the life, for the love and for the blessings, small or big, that we receive.
There is no excuse. We should have fun, give thanks and spread the love under His name. And with that, we will feel and experience a Happy and Meaningful Christmas.
It was a good pre-Christmas, Birthday, Christmas and post Christmas. Just as expected, I got what I really needed for this year. Good rest and simply having no schedules but to spend time with my dogs, family and friends.
I enjoyed group parties that lasted until 4 am with overflowing drinks, roasted Baliwag chicken, barbecue and stories! It's nice when we reminisce and realize that we missed each other's company. That makes group get-togethers sweeter. We talk about the same old thing, but we never get tired of it. Same jokes always make us laugh and there's comfort that you're always with a group of people who appreciate you for who you are and you've practically shared your happy and not-so-happy moments with.
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| Stories! A complicated exchange gift system! Wine and BBQ! |
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| Drinks with a very very competitive game of Sketch N' Guess |
I felt peace when spending time with my family and dogs. I get to spend long mornings with my dogs without rushing. I seem to have all the time in my hands to watch cable marathons with siblings. Food is never a problem, we eat something every single hour. Giving gifts to them and seeing how they appreciate what they have give me reasons to work hard. It's always been a running prayer to have this be a consistent picture in my life.
I felt trust and love spending time with Mitch whom I get to talk to more often and enjoy the holidays with. Also appreciation and joy for all the lovely greetings I received through texts and Facebook messages from friends and relatives.
And most especially I feel blessed to have this life, good times and bad times, I love it. My life isn't perfect and there will always be struggles and failures, but I have all that I need with me. God has created me to be who I am and for that I am thankful for the hopes that I would still become stronger and wiser. I thank Christmas for reminding me of my childlike traits and dreams. To be able to still see value in my work, my life and my challenges makes me feel so blessed as a person. He still showers me and my loved ones with His grace and I will forever be thankful. Christmas is a time for us to share all material things and enjoy each other's company, but in solemn times, may we be reminded that it's all about Him. May we never forget that all the celebrations are for Him. And we should, no matter how the circumstances give time to thank Him for the life, for the love and for the blessings, small or big, that we receive.
There is no excuse. We should have fun, give thanks and spread the love under His name. And with that, we will feel and experience a Happy and Meaningful Christmas.
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