Sunday, December 27, 2009

Our Christmas

For some reason, the week leading up to Christmas was full of difficult news.  Not only did we face some discouragements here at home, but we also found out about the death of our friend's sister, the death of a precious boy with Joubert Syndrome whom we met this summer, as well as being burdened by hardships that different family members are going through.

Yet in a strange way, the gloom and mourning was the most appropriate backdrop to thinking about Jesus this Christmas.  Thinking about the troubles and sufferings of this life that many people endure accentuated the brightness, hope, and beauty that Christ brings to us.   What we've come away with in our home this Christmas is a greater desire to love Him more, compelled by Him loving us first.  Our hearts are full.

Mike has been on a long vacation from work, and Marcus is on a break from school and most of his therapy, so it's been a very restful time for our family as well.  Here is how we spent our Christmas week.





















7 comments:

Jules said...

Merry Christmas! The world and the heartache it brings is just the right amount of darkness to see Christ in all His glory. Wonderful reflections and pictures!

thekimfam said...

love that last pic. so glad you guys are having some good family time, and that you can enjoy the things God has so lovingly given you all the more because of trials. love you!

Jelinas said...

I love that pic of the kids laughing together!!!

Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas for all the best reasons. :)

Tara said...

We had a similar experience this Christmas season. Christ was definitely the center because of hardships all around. It's too bad we have to face these type of things to experience the true spirit of Christmas, but it is a blessing indeed. {{HUGS}}

cathiehong said...

agreed--i love the last pic as well! and the gingerbread house-making! very cute :]

Susie Pyo said...

Your pictures look so good Sue! I'm always so encouraged by your entries.

thechungs said...

love your pictures, sue!

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