MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!
❤
Contemplating The Inconceivable
This is one of my favourite Christmas songs.
I’ve loved it since I first heard it many years ago.
Lately I’ve noticed that it gets some criticism, which I don’t believe is warranted – accusations that it treats Mary as ignorant, or that the writers must have never read the Bible…
Let’s face it – of course she knew!
She was told of what was to come by an angel; that word was confirmed by Elizabeth. She was inspired to sing a prophetic song of what God was doing, and then received further prophecy from Simeon and Anna!
Mary was far from ignorant, and she thought deeply.
If the intent of the song were to mock Mary for her perceived ignorance, then I could understand the criticisms. I have never heard it that way. To me, it seems like someone in awe of the unfolding magnificence of the story, asking Mary how it was possible to conceive of such a truth. It invites us to really enter the story, and marvel. There’s a line that says, “When you kiss your little baby, you kiss the face of God”…and – I just don’t know what to do with that! Every time I hear it, it feels new and amazing – God in flesh, helpless and vulnerable, in the arms of a young first time mother. Surrounded by animals and shepherds, tired and hungry and probably a bit bewildered.
All for us.
A song not born from a lack of Bible reading.
Just a writer (and listener) struggling to really take in all of the good news!
Crisp And Cool…
The air conditioner’s on, the sheets are freshly changed, and I’ve done my heavy cleaning for the inspection on Monday.
You know that feeling when you’ve been dreading something, but you’ve finally done that something, and you feel all light and giddy with achievement? That’s me right now 😀
Also – chilled and comfy!
Still have the pressies to wrap, but that can be a fun thing for later.
There’s been a fair few “must do” things lately, but I still found time for a sit down in front of the Christmas tree the other day, with a mug of gingerbread milk and an Elf DVD.
Also, a cup of mocha and a muffin, before doing some Christmas shopping. It’s been a bit harder without a car, so I needed my caffeine…
Here’s my little nook in the cafe.
Here are the forest friends that shared the space with me…
I’m looking forward to a peaceful evening. 🙂 I hope you are too!
Maybe this will help…
not specifically a Christmas song, but something to reflect on.
The Best Laid Plans…
I originally chose this clip to bring some cheer… which of course it does.
Just not the way I thought it would 😆
We were entering the finish line for Christmas, before the wheels came off.
Or, the car broke down.
Last week, just before a block of events and obligations that had to be reassessed to find other methods of transport. We hoped it was a minor fix, but it seems that fixing the faults would cost more than the car is worth. So, here we are. Looking for a value priced, reliable, not too old car. Just before Christmas.
This year seems to have gone very quickly.
Good things happened; bad things did as well. I had hoped to overhaul my health issues and get them on the way to “better”, but that still needs work!
My boys are both adults now, though, and Sweet Bean has been forging ahead into becoming a grown up – changing accounts, looking for work, basically separating himself from us as much as possible (in a good way – not emotionally 🙂 )
We will have a good Christmas, whatever happens.
Life still has many beautiful surprises in store.
❤
But here is a song for the sad places in our hearts, where we feel lonely and unheard.
Be blessed.
Be merry.
And know that there is still the possibility of light.
Wassup?
Our tree!
😀
Hello, my Renaissance angel!
…presiding over our tree.
Now I can sit down with a mug of gingerbread milk and watch Elf.
Eggnog?
Why is that supposed to be a Christmas drink?
Two weeks to go…
Still haven’t got our tree up, but here’s the one in the mall –
Shiny! 😀
I’ve been doing bits and pieces as I can, and resting in between.
Been having pain episodes again – off to the doctor to have a check. He suggested looking at medicinal cannabis… that would be interesting, but I don’t think we could afford it.
So ends my chance at a real hippy life! 😆
Yes, I know most medicinal cannabis uses CBD without THC, but it seems that some pain control needs the THC component. I’ve never used it in any form, so it’s an unknown quantity at this point in time. I tend to be a bit wary with those.
Still, if I were to try the whole shebang, it might help to understand this little Christmassy musical interlude!
Looking To The Glory Realms
Still haven’t put the tree up.
Still have presents to buy and food to sort.
… but still able to have another look at what it’s really all about.
Having A Laugh…
First day of December, so I suppose it’s acceptable to get a bit Christmassy.
We haven’t put any decorations up yet – maybe this weekend, or the next. I love decorating for Christmas! It just requires a bit more energy than I can sometimes access…
In the meantime, here’s a bit of a song to cheer us into the season.
😀
1000 Fields of Roses 