tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1241991863280099402.post3063856788543466955..comments2014-11-23T19:12:39.593-05:00Comments on Praise JESUS!: Expecting CardinalsJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045715140273609364noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1241991863280099402.post-56548420224541604172010-12-28T21:13:28.977-05:002010-12-28T21:13:28.977-05:00I can relate to your "bah-humbug" of the...I can relate to your "bah-humbug" of the commercialization of Christmas. I didn't want to put up a "real" tree either. I had my little teenie one on the mantle that's already lit, and had my nativity set out and little decorations. I was okay with just that. BUt then, someone else told me, but what about (my child's name)? So that friend left me a free tree to decorate- so I did, and when I did I became more in the whole "spirit" of what Christmas is all about- giving. The way CHRIST gave to us HIS life- we're supposed to pass on the "abundant life" that He gave us to others, whether they are loved ones, or just people passing through our lives, like work mates,etc. So, after I gave obediantly, the joy reflected back to me, and HIS JOY filled me this Christmas season. I can say that even with the lack of gifts, the best gift by far is His Joy, and the love of family and friends...like you, Jenn! love, VAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com