Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

A Little Christmas Q&A

Posted on By jennifer

Something just a little different today – at least, for me.  I saw this Christmas Q&A and thought I might join the fun.  My real goal for this blog is not to be “about me” but to encourage others in their Christian walk and life of faith and, ultimately, to be “about Christ.”  But I do write the blog and so a few personal thoughts, now and then, could be helpful….and certainly, you will know me so much better when you discover if my tree is real or fake?!?:)

Let’s get started:

1.  Real or Fake tree?  We always had a real tree and some of our best Christmas memories are taking the kids to hunt for the perfect tree – especially the cut your own ones at a tree farm!  It was a highlight.  Several years after it was just the two of us, my husband and I were visiting a Christmas holiday show and saw the most beautiful white tree – obviously decorated in splendor by professionals.  We immediately began trying to recreate that tree.  We bought our first (and only) fake tree.  Pure white.  And then spent way, way too much money for pink and purple ornaments – which were all gorgeous but looked not only out of place but garish (um, ugly!) in our home.  We used it twice (just to soothe the regret of our impulsiveness) and, believe it or not, we have not had a full-size tree since.  We have several small, relatively undecorated, trees that work into displays around our home.  And I’m okay with that.

2.  Favorite Christmas Cookie?  I love snickerdoodles.  Actually, I love oatmeal cookies, any cookie with coconut and even Oreos.  I just love cookies.  But my favorite at Christmas is actually Haystacks.  It is the only time I really enjoy butterscotch – but melt it over Chinese noodles and its Christmas magic.

3.  Home on Christmas Morning or Travel?  At home.  We traveled when the children were little…“Over the River and Through the Woods” we often went but now we let them come to us!

4.  Clear or Colored Lights?  Clear.  Only and always.

5.  Send Christmas Cards?  This is something I stopped doing after Tyler died.  We have tried sending New Year’s Cards but they require a photo worth sharing….and those don’t often happen around here:(

6.  Stockings or No Stockings?  No.  We never had a fireplace and stockings just seemed out-of-place without one.  We now have a fireplace and we have some stockings but they are completely decorative!

7.  Favorite Christmas Carol?  All I Want for Christmas is You– not sure if that counts…but when my daughter was a teenager, or thereabouts, she loved this song. We would get silly listening for it and then sing along at the top of our lungs – and now it just brings a smile to both of us.  (Okay – sometimes, I’m still singing along!  She is much more mature.) Its usually one of the first songs you hear in stores, etc….and our holiday season has begun once Mariah sings! 

8.  Christmas PJs?  My husband is a good sport but I’m pretty sure he would draw the line at family pjs.  Never have done that.  Everyone does get a new (silly) t-shirt on Christmas Eve – and, sometimes, there is a new pair of cozy pajama pants to match – like this year:)

9.  Favorite Christmas Present Received?  After our second child was born, my husband had a jeweler friend design and make me a mother’s ring.  It was not only beautiful but, for my gift-challenged sweetheart, it was just the sweetest. (And, he had it re-done when our third baby arrived!)

10.  Favorite Christmas movie?  Home Alone.  The original.  The real reason I like this is because my husband loves it.  Loves it. He does love him some slapstick comedy!??!   No matter how many times he sees Kevin outwit those burglars, he dies laughing.  Then, we do too!!

And last:

11.  Early Shopper or Last Minute?  I tried shopping early one year.  Totally forgot about those gifts – found two strays.  In February.  Can’t shop last minute either.  Way too stressful.  I’m pretty much done and almost finished with the wrapping this year.  Wrapping is the one thing I tend to put off.  I just don’t enjoy it but my husband has been all about wrapping this year!  Hooray for wrapping elves!!

Are you finished shopping?  How about wrapping?  This week is baking for me.  Time for some haystacks??  Actually, I have four new-to-me recipes to try!!  Fingers crossed……

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Comments (2)

  1. So glad you’re sharing a little about you! Love it! I have a mothers ring! Got it after our first child. It had a stone for us and baby. I had baby #2 added a couple of years ago and now I’ll need to add #3!

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