It's the 4th week of Advent. It is the darkest few days of the year, my Dad died 3 years ago this week and I have been so sick I spent most of Monday and Tuesday in bed, only to go to work today and find a pile that will take me a week to get through.
It is times like this when my faith seems to be at it's lowest.
Then I remember these words...
"Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”
I wonder if Mary realized what an awesome gift her faith was.
For me, that is all I want for Christmas this year.
O come, O Dayspring from on high
And cheer us by your drawing nigh;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death's dark shadow put to flight.
Persis: I hope that you are feeling better. Take care of yourself. Christmas can wear you down more than just emotionally. Remember, don't get too tired, too mad or too hungry; it can make you do goofed things.
ReplyDeletePax et bonum.
Persis, what a tough week. I read somewhere that Christmas week is when many people are "called home" but it's hard for family here and three years is still fairly recent.
ReplyDeleteDo what you can to make a dent in the work, but tomorrow rest as much as you can. And fluids of course: tea, chicken broth, and 7-Up. Hopefully a quiet day to enjoy the Christmas music. Hope you feel better.
A Merry (and healthy) Christmas!
ReplyDelete~Dr. K