Christmas Thoughts

Christmas Thoughts

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Christmas Thoughts

Written by Luz Leigh - 11 December 2007

During the next few days I will be writing some thoughts about Christmas. Some will be serious; some lighthearted. And many will have to do with Christmas cards. I love to receive Christmas cards as well as send them. However, I am such a procrastinator. Here it is the 11th of December and I have yet to sign or address one card! I have gotten about ten ... the first one on the 30th of November. WOW.

On December 3rd I went to my mail box and there was a card that took my breath away. I recognized the familiar handwriting; there in the upper left corner of the envelope was a return address label with the name of a dear friend who died during the fall of this year. I quickly looked at the postmark ... "Houston, TX 772 01 Dec 2007 PM 2 T." Now, I don't believe in ghosts or folks who claim to speak with the spirits of the dead, but, hey, here is a letter from Mrs. Knoy. With trembling hands, I opened the envelope. There inside was a Christmas card on the front of which was a beautiful drawing of the three wise men with a star shining brightly. I opened the card and in that familiar handwriting were these words: The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy." Luke 2:10 NIV

The printed verse said "May your Christmas be blessed with the love of our Lord." Mrs. K had not signed the card, but her son had written "My Mother already addressed this card. Bill."

Now talk about being prepared. This little lady was ninety-one years old and until the very last days of her life had been very active in her church and around her home. In the year 2006, she still worked a fairly large garden at her home in Wisconsin. Because the harsh winters had become hard for her body to endure, she spent the cold months in Texas, returning North in late spring to avoid our hot temperatures. Somehow she knew she had to get her Christmas cards ready for mailing. And thanks to a faithful and loving son, the cards went out as she had planned.

In her 2006 Christmas card, which had a picture of a lighted red candle, placed by an open Bible, with sticks of cinnamon tied in red and gold ribbons lying next to it, she had written "When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. Matt. 2:10." There was also a printed verse giving the usual warm Christmas wishes, but that verse she had written came from the heart. Mrs. K had also written a lengthy note telling of how her home church had honored her with a surprise 90th birthday party. I quote: "We had pizza, salads, cake & drinks, non-intoxicating!!" She went on to tell of gifts she received and that even her youngest great-great grandson was there ... at the ripe old age of 17 days.

She signed the card very simply: "Merry Christmas, Ruth"

Never in her wildest dreams did she know that a year later someone would be sharing her thoughts with the world. Somehow, I know she is pleased. She wanted everyone to know the true meaning of Christmas. Sharing is a part of that.

Thank you, Mrs. Ruth Knoy, for allowing me to be a part of your life the last two years. Your faithfulness to HIM was evidenced by your very life.

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