November sped by and will be gone at midnight tomorrow. I have gone through this month busy with lists and activities knowing that there was always at least one more thing that needed doing. The month has been filled with activity and much joy with Thanksgiving and all the other smaller obligations which have dotted the calendar. Be that as it will, the month, for all purposes is over and December is upon us.
For example, right now on this Sunday afternoon I know that there is a garbage can sitting with its top off in need of a liner in the kitchen along with a recycle container. Dishes sit next to the sink waiting putting away. Ingredients for cookies clutter the counter. Tables and buffets are covered with Christmas paraphernalia and decorations waiting disbursement. Stacks of table cloths drift over the dining table. A list for shopping and things to accomplish sits on the table by my recliner yet to be looked at today to see the planned chores.
Life has pretty much been like this all month. Probably when I sit in my chair on the back porch next Sunday afternoon there will still be things which should have been done this week, but they will matter not one whit! I probably should make myself a new list. At the top would be relax and welcome the spirit of December which is embodied in the celebration of our Savior's birth. Next would be listen to the music: Christmas music, the music of the birds, the music of laughter of a friend, the music of shared talk.
With the right balance, everything that needs to be done by next Saturday will be done. We can welcome our friends to our home and have enough energy to enjoy their presence. We can allow the sounds of their voices in song to warm our hearts as all good fellowship should.
Too often we get caught in the doing and forget the purpose. I shall try to remember that Love is the reason that I am cleaning and cooking. I shall focus on the Joy that is Christmas and relish each little preparation that I go through.
I will embrace, once again, the wonder and the glory that is Christmas.
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