Christmas 2015—our last family photo in front of the tree
This time of year has become a time of emotional struggle for me over the last three years. With Chris’ birthday in mid-November, followed by Thanksgiving and then Christmas, I really miss him during this season more than the rest of the year, simply because this is a time to be shared with those you love the most. I still haven’t been able to put up a Christmas tree because it would be a constant in-my-face reminder that Chris is missing. It was our annual tradition to take a family photo in front of the Christmas tree every year.
A dear friend suggested I read the Book of Luke in the Bible this month. There are 24 chapters about the life of Christ—from birth through his death, resurrection, and ascension into heaven. “If you read one chapter a day, that will take you to Christmas day.” It’s a beautiful reminder of what this season is all about.
I want to share a beautiful song by Craig Aven with The Piano Guys that really touched me this morning. It perfectly describes how I’m feeling this Christmas. WARNING: You’ll want a box of tissues nearby. Click on the link below to view their video: