January 6th is an exciting day, but it is equally sad. Epiphany is the official end to the Christmas season. After today, I'll have to begin taking down our Christmas decorations, which have not become 'old' to me, yet. The tree is still fresh and pretty, the other decorations still bring me joy. I know it is time, especially for the outside. After all the housing association will probably be sending letters immediately telling us that our lights should have been down for weeks. However, this has been such a lovely Christmas for us that Ihate to see it end. It was so nice to have Victoria back in the house, the kids seemed to get along, gift giving was perfect with everyone getting just the right things to bring joy.
Now we have to settle back into the every day rat race of life. Victoria will head back to school for another semester. Zachary will get back into his regular activities. Bruce will be back into the swing of things at work as new projects come due. I'll be back to my normal routine of caring for my family.
I haven't really made any 'resolutions' but I have set myself some goals. I'm going to work harder at writing, delve into my 'book' and see if I can really get it going. I'm going to stay committed to the Christmas ornaments I've decided to make for next Christmas.
I'm looking forward to 2009. I do not have as negative opinion about 2008 as so many, but each new year is a chance to begin new and when we have a chance for new beginnings it is time to step out in faith and confidence that everything will be blessed by God's grace.
I begin these goals on Epiphany, the day of light, because it is with God's light shining on all we do that we see the good and the bad. God will help us build up the good and He will help us to overcome the bad. There are things to overcome, of this I have no doubt, but with God's help I'll succeed.
So, Happy Three Kings day, or even better...
Have a de-"LIGHT"-ful Epiphany.
