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December 24, 2006  10:52 am

Christmas

When MJ was an infant, he played the role of baby Jesus in the Christmas pageant at LJ’s school. It was pretty special event.

As I remember this pageant, I think about how important it is for me to always see God in my children. It’s easy to see Him when they are happy, creative, and playful. It’s harder when they are fighting or having a meltdown. I know He’s there and I need to remember to keep looking.

I also need to teach my children to see God in themselves. If I can do that, I’ve taught them something for a lifetime.

Merry Christmas

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4 Responses to “Christmas”

  1. Wade Rankin replied:

    Wise parenting for any child.

    A Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    December 24th, 2006 at 6:45 pm

  2. Laura Cottington replied:

    Beautiful post. So very true. This is something I work through in my mind all the time. I don’t question God working in Sam, but the meltdowns and rigid routines are my biggest struggles. God is so good. Merry Christmas!

    December 25th, 2006 at 12:37 am

  3. kristina replied:

    “I need to remember to keep looking”

    Think you have passed on my New Year’s resolution—–peace and joy and warmest wishes to you and yours this Christmas.

    December 25th, 2006 at 3:51 am

  4. Mike McCarron replied:

    I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season. That certainly is one of the best new years resolutions for a parent.

    December 26th, 2006 at 8:10 pm

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