The Joy of Christmas

I'll start with a story about this Christmas. Most everyone knows that Jason lost his job this year. When that happened we decided to take a huge leap. Not only did Jason start his own business, he also went back to school. Needless to say we have been on a tight budget. So when it came time to Christmas shop, we decided we would do nothing for ourselves, and just buy for Trevor and a few other kiddos in the family. Which at that point would still have to be on a credit card temporarily.

The week leading up to Thanksgiving, we kept getting a knock on the door, but by the time we looked through the peephole no one was there so we never opened the door. Finally the Sunday after Thanksgiving, the knock came again and aggravated at this point Jason runs to the door and throws it open all fired up and ready. Looking down he noticed "The Package". Cautiously we brought it in and started to open the bag. Inside was some candy and what looked to be a Christmas card. As Jason and I stood next to each other and opened the card, $300 fell out. Speechless, the tears came flooding down and prayers of thanks were said. This, my friends, is the true meaning of Christmas. It is a season of giving. It is the season of Love. It is the season of Christ. Through Christ we celebrate each other and all that we have been given. Jason and I will be eternally grateful for this act of kindness. Whoever it may have been, I know the Lord will be blessing you tremendously.

So here are some pics of our fun on Christmas morning and at Pawpaw & Oma's later that day. Without Trevor, something would just be missing. I believe it is through children that the Lord reveals what true joy and happiness is. Thanks be to our Lord for the countless blessings we enjoy here on the earth.

P.S. Since I have become the budget queen and with help from the Lord, this is what the $300 stretched to: 12 gifts for Trevor and a full stocking, 17 gifts for all of the other children, 1 gift for Jason and I, 4 gifts(1 for each parent), and 12 goodie boxes for us to deliver as a family to other families in the area.