Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas!!

This year my thoughts have been really drawn to Mary (probably because I'm 9 months pregnant & am anticipating the birth of my 1st son, so I feel like I can relate to her in some degree)! I've been pondering over everything that she went through & am SO inspired by her... I am amazed that she traveled so far on a donkey & then delivered in a stable (I can't even imagine how uncomfortable she must have been); besides already having the overwhelming knowledge that she was carrying the Only Begotten of the Father! What a strong woman she must have been! We watched the church video "Joy to the World" for Christmas eve & my heart was full when it showed the scene of Mary admiring the newly born Jesus- What a beautiful gift!! I hope all of you felt the love, joy, and inspiration of this wonderful season & have had the chance to reflect on the beautiful story that is depicted in the nativity!

5 comments:

*Katie May* said...

Merry Christmas! Great Thoughts!

Connie said...

Merry Christmas. You and Meagan have to co-ordinate delivery so Eileen and I can car pool. HA HA
PS I am in town now so you can come and have it this weekend. Love Aunt Connie

Eileen said...

We missed you two at Christmas. Can't wait for my new gradson to get here.

Gerald & Allison said...

I know poor Mary. And poor Ashleigh, when is that baby going to pop out?

Allison

Jenn & Collin said...

I can't believe it's that time already! Wow-it really flies! I can't wait to see what the little one looks like! :) Congrats and Merry Christmas, and happpyu new year! Maybe it'll be the first of the new year?!? I'll cross my fingers and toes... ;)