Isaiah 9:6-7
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will
be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty
God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his
government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's
throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice
and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD
Almighty will accomplish this."
This
is our first Christmas celebration after what happened last year. Last
year and the other years that passed Our family, specially us, the kids
were always excited when you say "Christmas", it meant to us as fun,
games and of course food and gifts. But this year was a big difference for our family. For me personally, it is a big change now that our
little kid is not around with us at this season where family is having
fun together. Before, I have in mind already what to prepare and what to
do when Christmas Eve comes but now, I could find myself walking around
at the same spot of food section in the grocery many times, just
looking, undecided of what to buy and prepare for the family. These past
days, I was telling to myself what if i could just skip this day? But
somehow, I have to face reality and this is reality now. But to make
the story short, we were still able to celebrate Christmas at home.
Thanking GOD despite of ALL the things that happened to our family and
to me personally.
Well,
though our family really feels that we are not complete but GOD
provided people to come and celebrate with us. One of my "Kuyas" (Older
brother) with his family came that day. They brought their son who is 7
years old. The whole family suddenly had laughter and joy. This kid
reminded us so much but not much (hehe..) with my little brother. We
were able to teased him and played with him on Christmas Eve and made
little games and gifts.
Life
still has to go on. Though I wish that he was still here but I can't do
that. GOD has it's own purposes for doing this things to us, though I
may not understand them, I know I will at the right time. But for now,
remembering how our Saviour was born in the manger is the center for
this season. :)
Pictures that time:
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| Luke, playing with TJ. |
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| Christmas Eve with Kuya Ronald's family. |
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| Mama, Papa and TJ. |
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| Me, Luke and Hannah with TJ on Christmas Day, after church. |
