Let's be real.
We all have that one friend who is obsessed with Christmas. And I mean obsessed.
The one who has their tree up right after Halloween starts listening to Christmas music in July (or maybe even all year long) and going to look at Christmas lights is their favorite past time.
Unfortunately, I classify myself in this category of crazies. But can you really blame me?
I mean, yeah maybe putting reindeer antlers on my car is a little much, but #mistleturnt am I right? Yes, I am that person that you make fun of in your own car, and yes, I do know you are making fun of me. As I like to say, if you don't have haters, you aren't doing something right.
I know Christmas comes along with a lot of expectations and a lot of family time. But as I've gotten older, I've really started to appreciate Christmas more than I used to. This current Christmas season has been different than most for me and my family. And because of that, I haven't found myself so joyous about what truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
Because of this being a different Christmas season for me and the ones I love, I realized that I was loving Christmas for all the right, yet wrong reasons.
Don't get me wrong, I love Christmas decorations, hot chocolate, giving presents, all the lights and all that falls in the category of #mistleturnt, but this season I've really focused in on one thing- family.
My mom and I were having a conversation about how she felt so bad she barley had anything for us for Christmas and that she was so behind on her shopping. For the first time, I realized it honestly didn't matter to me at all.
Don't get me wrong, I will be the first one you find sippin' on my hot chocolate in my car while driving around looking at Christmas lights, but this Christmas, I challenge you to focus in on your family.
'Tis the reason for the season for celebrating the birth of our Savior and spending time with those closest to your heart, and maybe even those not so close.
And to those whose Christmas is a hard season for you and your family, I pray you be filled with wonder and touched by peace.
May your days truly be merry and bright.
