Good morning, it's time again for Blue Monday over at Smiling Sally's, go by and check out all the other pretty blues by clicking
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I have noticed that more and more folks are putting out Christmas decorations BEFORE Thanksgiving, I'd like to celebrate one Holiday at a time, enjoy Thanksgiving with Fall decor then put up Christmas. For some reason this year I'm just not in the Festive mood and I am just now getting my tree and decorations out. So many of my friends are going through hard times and suffering job losses and even losing homes...even those who are working are having a hard time making the dollar stretch....sad mood around this little town. I'm sure alot of you know what I'm talking about.
But I started thinking, Christmas is the Season of hope, a new beginning, God sent his Son to show he loves us and will always be there for us, if we just believe... Could we be experiencing this hard time because so many, including myself, have lost sight of the REAL reason for the Season...
I always sit up my Nativity Scene first and if you noticed a little blond headed boy kneeling next to the Manger..Years ago when my Baby Boy was little, around 3 or 4, I had my Nativity set up and when I came home from work I noticed the figurine in the scene, I moved him and went to bed the next day the same thing, he was back in the scene, well after moving him about 4 or 5 times I finally caught Baby Boy putting him back in, well silly me fussed at him for messing up my Nativity Scene with a little modern boy (it didn't look right) ..there I go worrying about looks, not meaning. My little Angel teared up and said, "But that is Baby Lance, praying to Baby Jesus", it just broke my heart that a child understood the meaning of the Manger better than I did. That was over 25 yrs ago and Baby Lance is still in the Manger Scene. Love his little blue PJs.
My special Mini Bear Nativity Scene, my SIL brought to me from Gatlinburg in late 1970s. Little King Bear has on a Blue Robe.
A few more Blue ornies or Decorations I have around my house
My special life size proclein Doll is dressed and ready for the Season...
I hope you all are ready for the Season with a song in your heart and a smile on your face, some gifts will come and go, but The Gift God gave us 0ver 2000 years ago will last forever, all we have to do is except it.
I never begin to decorate until after Thanksgiving. I need to be grateful for all my blessings. This, of course, allows me to remember the reason for the season.
ReplyDeleteYou've set us straight, Molly, and thank you!
Happy Blue Monday.
Sorry to hear about your friend. That's sad.
ReplyDeleteI'm not decorating..... A lot of trouble for the 2 of us.
prayers for your friend,
ReplyDeletepeace and love fly your way.
Happy Blue Monday.
I think many of us need a special season of hope this year. I really am not decorating either. I am hoping to clean and be able to welcome anyone who pops in. (My season of hope.)
ReplyDeleteI so love to see nativity scene too. It's the reason of the season right? Thanks for sharing!
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I love all your photos. The Little Lance was really sweet. Jesus is the reason for the season. Happy Blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious story about "Baby Lance."
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to those who are hurting at this time of year ... in so many ways. I hope I can, in some way, help to brighten someone's day. You never know what effect the smallest kindness -- even a smile from a stranger -- might have on someone. Thank you for the reminder, Mollyl.
thnx for stopping by and leaving a comment to my entry :) you sure are ready for the holiday.
ReplyDeleteYou are sooooooo Sweet Sis,,your note made my heart smile~~~Thanks for the visit..
ReplyDeleteJust imagine what the world would be like if we all did one random act of kindness each day..WOW!!!
A little prayer for you~~~ As you trust in our Sweet Lord,, may He continue to shine through you covering you with His blessings...
Hugs Dena
Nice blogs, you photo-monster! :)
ReplyDeleteI love all the decoration you showed in here
ReplyDeleteIt's very easy to get invloved in our lives and forget the true meaning of a lot of things, especially Christmas. Thank you for reminding us.
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