Saturday, December 3, 2011

A Christmas Lesson

My yearly humulity lesson story.......... 

Every year when I decorate my dining area for Christmas, I take out a cute little Christmas ball that is made into a little bear. This little decoration reminds me every year to be more caring and loving. Why? Well, one Christmas many years ago, I was sick, sick, sick. I could hardly get out of bed. My family had to make the dinner and everything.  The flu had really kicked in and I barely made it out of bed to eat.

My husband's uncle and wife announced that they would come and spend Christmas with us. I was NOT happy. Why would they come when I was so sick? My rebellion took the place of "no gift for them" kind of attitude. When we opened our gifts Christmas Eve, the aunt had given me this bear decoration. Not a big gift by any means but it really put me into my place. It reminded me that family is precious. No matter whether you want them there or not!! Lord, may I be humble this season! Remind me that YOU are the reason for the season. Not my own selfish desires. The aunt died of cancer several years ago and the uncle was gone before her. No opportunity to make amends in my mind. Just this small reminder every year when I decorate. 

May this Christmas season remind you to be humble and thankful!

3 comments:

Sue from Oregon said...

a good lesson for us all Ann!

Shirley said...

Ann, you truly are humble and were when it happened, you just weren't well and I bet she thought you weren't trying to say 'anything'. That's the beauty of the whole thing. Someone who wasn't wouldn't have a second thought. You certainly do know how to teach a lesson and a good one.

Cheri said...

What a precious message, Ann. We all have these moments in life and they often times become gifted messages to pass along. Thank you for sharing your gift. John 14:27