It is time for Christmas Cards, and it is a time I like. This does take lots of time, there is the list of recipients, the writing of notes or perhaps a letter revealing the events of the last 12 months in your lives, the addressing, the stamping, sealing and mailing. It is not an overnight task at my house, the process has to be dovetailed in with the chores of daily living. I always wish I had started to do it earlier, like some of my well organized friends. However I have learned that whether early in the season or late, the sending and receiving is what is important, even if the card arrives after Christmas.
When the mailman, or woman in my case, delivers a greeting from a friend or relative it warms my heart. First I do some thinking about the individual who chose to send us a card, grateful that we are sufficiently a part their lives to receive a card. Then I am warmed again as I open and peruse the contents. Finally I want to find a spot to display the card as part of my Christmas decorations. In this way I am reminded of the friend and our association for several weeks, depending on when it arrived.
I have yet to get this year's cards in the mail. I do have the list out, the boxes of cards chosen and today finished up my annual letter. I have wondered if those getting my missives will be bored by the "same old, same old," descriptions of the life of me and my husband. I have decided that doesn't matter. What matters is how I feel about them. One has just recently buried her husband and I need to keep that in mind while I am in the midst of this annual production. Normally she is one who just sends a card, no note, etc. but I think this year I need to reach a little more than usual. I wonder if there are some who have been seriously ill, or had circumstances in their lives that I might have assisted, had I known. Still, this is the one time of year that we pause and wish goodness for others in this special way.
This year I want to feel like each card to my friends is like a birthday card for our Savior, after all it is His birth that brings all of these good feelings into my heart. I know He wants us all to come to the celebration of His coming to earth.
I love getting them. And, while I'm not good at sending them in the mail, I try to do something on my blog, or facebook or email along the same lines. It's much cheaper for me that way.
ReplyDeleteI like to think of all the people wishing others happiness and peace at this time of year. If only we would keep that wishing all year round.