This week marks the beginning of our Christmas celebrations. Today we are off to Harper to go tubing with my side of the family and then later will go to my sister's for appies and games. Tomorrow we are having the Duerksen family Christmas at my parent's place and will have all of our family in one location for the first time in years!
Then on the 24th we are off to Kelowna to have Christmas with our kids at our daughter and son-in-law's house (Alex and Alan). Our family has grown from 4 to 7 over the past year and a half, and we are looking forward to hanging out with our kids!
On the 26th we will head out to Chilliwack for the Chupa/Teschke family Christmas!
So, lots of celebrating to enjoy this week and I am sure lots of good food, too!
Yesterday at church, our pastor spoke about "what are you bringing to the table?" It was a message that really spoke to me. I have an amazing opportunity during what can be a crazy, stressful, busy time. I have the opportunity to bring peace, joy, and love to the table. I can choose not to worry about the little things that really don't matter and simply enjoy time with family celebrating our Saviour's birth.
This is what Christmas is all about - relationships! God sent His Son to be in relationship with us; to restore our relationship with Him; to give us fellowship with one another.
So, along with the turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce, bring love to the table and have a very Merry Christmas!
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