JOY
TO THE WORLD
Read:
Luke 2:13-20
This
is probably not the most appropriate way to start my submission for
the 2013 Lenten Book, but holidays are so important to me that I felt
compelled to address how I feel.
I
will never see my daughter again, since she died in childbirth almost
12 years ago, but she remains in my heart forever. She was a very
smart girl, and I am sure that she knew what was happening as she
ascended to Heaven to be with the Lord....
This
Christmas holiday was a different one for us, as we were alone for
the very first time. I didn't miss the crowds at the airport, which
at times can be a bit much. All the rest of the family wanted to do
their own thing, and so we will celebrate with them soon.
Our
congregation is so fortunate to have the ministers we have. You can
count on the fact that if you are going to the hospital for surgery,
one of them is always there to be with the family to make sure they
are comfortable and getting lots of prayers.
And
finally, this Christmas, we were honored to have approximately 10
children and 10 adults sing carols to us outside our front door.
Caroling is a tradition that was very popular when we were young
people. Now we know how they must have felt, because we felt that way
too … Blessings to those people who provided such a nice occasion.
JOY
TO THE WORLD... All is well with the Lord. Easter is upon us. May
there be peace and happiness.
Karen
G. Leigh
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