Well we are now in December. Everybody excited about Christmas. There are many who dread the festive season for many reasons. Christmas can be lonely for those without family and have to face Christmas on their own. Christmas can also be a reminder of loved ones no longer with us.
For me this year will be Special not just because I'm a Christian and rejoice in the birth of my Saviour Jesus, but because I don't know if I will be around for Christmas next year. We all tend to go about our lives planning a long way ahead and some of the time take for granted those that we love, often assuming they will always be with us. Life can be snuffed out in an instant or with some illnesses continue for months and even years.
My Mother-in-Law nursed my Father-in-Law for several years because he had dementia and parkinsons and was immobile. She had to do everything for him and did it with a great love and care. He sadly died a few days before Easter this year so this Christmas will be the first without him, especially hard as his birthday was Christmas Eve. We will all gather at Mums on Christmas Eve just like we always have and remember Dad.
Christmas Day I am hoping that my family will take lots of photos and I will remember the day with smiles and laughter. I will be honest I'm facing the day with some trepidation because I don't know how much of a future I have. I pray to God every day to heal me, to prolong my life. My life is in his hands and he will guide the medical staff who care for me. Each day I wake the FIRST thing I do is to Thank God with all my heart for another day. I hear people moan about little things like the weather and I rejoice that I am here to witness the weather whatever it may be doing.
So I ask all of you, next time you see a loved one tell them you love them, kiss them good bye as they leave the house because it may be the last chance. Next time you might moan about the cold or rainy weather just be glad that you are alive to experience it.
Most of all NEVER TAKE LIFE FOR GRANTED! ENJOY EACH MOMENT.
LOVE LIFE.
God Bless. xxx
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