Doing Christmas Differently…
My husband’s company decided to do things differently for Christmas this year. Instead of having a big fancy party, they decided to host an employee auction. The auction was today and all proceeds from today’s auction were to benefit the Jesse Draper Boys and Girls Club.
I donated a session and a 16×20 mounted wall portrait. What is so exciting is that it was the highest bid on item, other than vacations, in the silent auction. And, what’s REALLY exciting, is that the auction itself raised $13,000 for the Boys and Girls Club.
I bring this up to make a point. My husband and I decided in October that we wanted to do Christmas differently this year. Our children have loads of toys they don’t even play with. When we’re trying to figure out WHAT to buy them for Christmas, then it’s time to stop figuring. At least, that was our thoughts. And, after returning from Kenya in November, those thoughts were completely solidifed.
All that to say…we’re still doing Christmas, just trying to put the emphasis on what the season is really about. Jesus, Others, Yourself. Remember that one? JOY. Where did the joy go in this busy season? I think it went out the door for us when we forgot to put our priorities in that order.
Remember your JOY this season. It sure does put a HUGE smile on my face.