Of all the gifts we give our children for Christmas, the most important might be the gift of memories...
- Sharing our feelings about the real meaning of Christmas
- Savoring candle-lit dinners with loved ones
- Preparing Christmas cards together
- Enjoying the fragrance of pine boughs, spicy cider, or hot chocolate
- Singing our favorite carols
- Baking extra-special recipes for friends and neighbors...
Almost any loving, meaningful tradition can be the source of sweet memories that will last a lifetime.
They say that "a mother's job is framing memories." Now is the time for us to carefully consider the memories we want to frame this year. Our list should be specific and purposeful, for our family as a whole, and for each member of our family.
My husband and I want our children to remember our love and gratitude for Jesus Christ, and for them to have quiet sacred time to reflect on their love for Him. We want them to have happy memories of serving people who can't do anything in return. We want them to experience the joy of playing piano - cello duets and making beautiful music together. We want them to remember their favorite smells coming from the kitchen, and family gatherings in the glow of Christmas tree lights, and much, much more...
When you think about it, we don't have that many years together. I know from experience that time slips away quickly. Before we know it, our children are gone. Let's joyfully give them our best efforts while we can.
This is a beautiful video portrayal of how quickly the years fly...
