Christmas

This Christmas we did all the things we traditionally do as a family,

and yet,

somehow,

this Christmas felt just

a little bit more

than typical.

we felt

a little bit more delight...

we had

a little bit more laughter...

we noticed

a little bit more excitement...

we enjoyed

a little bit more fun...

we moved

a little bit more s-l-o-w...

we were

a little bit more restful...

we became

a little bit more peaceful...

overall, just

a little bit more full.

Even when i woke up boxing day morning with that now familiar pressure feeling in my chest, the Lord provided a wonderful morning of rest with the kids and a fun afternoon and evening skating at my folks place with friends and family. 

 (and the feeling left and hasn't yet returned!)

God is good ALL the time, 

but I continue to count my gifts

~not the ones from under the tree~

and praise Him that the list seems never ending.

O my soul, bless God.

    From head to toe, I’ll bless his holy name!

O my soul, bless God,

    don’t forget a single blessing! 

psalm 103:1-2 (msg)