A Quiet Christmas
“Silent Night, Holy Night; all is calm, all is bright.”
I hope everyone is enjoying a bit of coziness in your homes this Christmas season. I have to admit, I kind of hit a wall after being so busy for so many months. This week my body told me it was imperative to slow down, or else. I have been getting headaches and dizzy spells, and the fatigue has been overwhelming. So, doing what is best for myself and this sweet little baby inside of me, I said, “Heck with this To-Do List” and I curled up under my down comforter for 5 days. And I’m still there. It seems my body can’t get enough sleep, so I know I’m fighting something off. So with lots of water and juice, some chicken noodle soup and rest ~ along with some Christmas music, a “warm fireplace”, and some twinkle lights ~ I’m starting to feel like myself again. I enjoy being home at Christmas time.
I’m getting close to entering my eighth month of pregnancy. Every little kick and movement is so precious to me. I’ve been taking these last few days of “down time” to just bond with her: talking, singing (she gets excited when we sing to her!), rubbing my belly, and praying over her. I want her to know that she is so loved. I’ve also been catching up in my pregnancy books which I hadn’t had time to read in a while.
With all of my Christmas cards finally in the mail and my on-line shopping done, I’m taking a little “me” time to enjoy the Christmas season quietly and reflectively. And it suits me just fine. Sometimes my focus can be on getting things done instead of on the truly important things in life: His humble birth, family, health and peace. So what if I don’t have freshly baked cookies this year?… it gives me more time to curl up next to my hubby and enjoy a good Christmas movie. So what if I didn’t ever get around to putting the garland up on the banister?… It just doesn’t matter in the large scheme of things. My goal this year is “all is calm, all is bright”, and to enjoy as many Silent Nights as I can.
You’ve inspired me to be more content with our quiet Christmases, as sometimes for us it feels they are too quiet with no family around. But there is a sweetness in that as well. All is calm and all is bright in our hearts because of the sweet baby Jesus, which is the best part of Christmas. Peace to you and yours!