Well, the only word I can safely describe this Christmas is a roller coaster. Going into the season, I had great expectations that it would be a wonderful celebration. A celebration of Christ birth, our family in Raleigh and all the great things of 2008. And there was plenty of the great things that I expected!
But there were many emotions that I didn't anticipate feeling. I miss being home (Ohio). Lots of tears have fallen in the last 24 hours. The conclusion I've come up with is.... while friends are awesome, family is always there. You can count on having Christmas dinner, going to midnight service, opening presents with them. With friends, some go their own way, some plans change minute by minute and some stick around, but it's never really a sure thing. And if you want more glum reading, scroll down a few days. I feel like I've let enough of my mood ruin my holiday, so I am going to leave you with a funny moment of my day.
I was cooking Christmas dinner (ham, cheese potatoes, green beans etc.) tonight and I went to get the butter out of the fridge. When I opening up the tub I discovered leftover green bean casserole from our home group's THANKSGIVING potluck. I thought it was weird that I had two butter tubs, but I just thought it was a senior moment at the grocery store. At that moment I laughed out loud and thanked God for his humor. He always has a way of lightening the mood. Merry Christmas!
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I understand how you feel, Amanda. If you ever need someone who understands being far away from family (and even in the same neck of the woods) I'm always here:). What's the status of you staying or going back to OH? Thinking of you!
~Julie
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