and i’m going to miss it. a lot.
i’m glad that i am able to spend Christmas with my family… i really enjoy Christmas. i’m a sucker for the carols (my radio IS tuned to 97.3 and/or 98.1 for the tunes), i love the decorations, and i love spending time with family.
i was telling a regulay customer at the bank today about my schooling today and how i am going to be in the states for 8 months and then in the developing world for 4… the first thing she commented on is how there is no tax in PA and i should go shopping. hmmm… not quite the response i was expecting!
one thing you cannot escape living in our society is the overwhelming materialistic attitude and reality of our culture. i mean it’s hard to avoid… but i think of so many people that have nothing, and look at the tremendous excess that the other people enjoy. it makes me want to share. not as though i have a lot… but share what i can. then some of those people who are needy will accept an outstretched hand and others won’t. regardless of their response, we certainly can pray! and i think it’s important to do. it’s important to pray for the many who are alone for Christmas, have divisions/strife within their families, those who are experiencing financial hardships, and just that the real meaning of Christmas is not forgotten…
