Category: Faith

New. These days everyone is looking for new. Especially this year, the new year is probably the most anticipated that it has ever been. Everyone is looking forward to putting 2020 behind them, in hopes that 2021 will bring a better year. But I hate new!

Our world is looking for new. New diets, new fitness regimens, new home decor…. you name it, if it’s new, we want it. The new year is the time of year that brings a feeling of fresh starts and renewed determination. Resolutions are being made, and broken, and lots of money is being spent in order to start fresh in the new year.

Currently our family is experiencing a lot of new things. We have several changes going on in our lives and those changes will bring lots of “new” to our schedules and our home. We have quite a few new calves on the farm as well, and those also bring lots of challenges as some are born without event and others come and need a little extra attention.

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Our nativity scene is one of our most treasured Christmas decorations. It was made and painted by my grandmother many years ago when she had a ceramic shop. It is the kids’ job to set it out and it is an event at my house!

Every year, since they were very small, the kids have raced and yes, sometimes even fought, over finding baby Jesus! Not the camels, cow, or donkey and not the wisemen, shepherds or parents, but baby Jesus has always been the most prized find!

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Sitting is not something that I do very much, unless the task at hand requires it. But this morning, I was up early (also unusual) and couldn’t go back to sleep, so I sat in the living room, coffee in hand, and just sat. I reflected on things. I prayed. I tried to figure a few things out. Made a few lists on paper and in my head.

I sat. I slowed down and just was present in the moment.

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