"Think and imagine a world when love is the way...Because when love is the way, we actually treat each other like we are family. When love is the way, we know that God is the source of us all." -The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Episcopal Church
Right before the coast down the hill to Christmas I don't have as much time to be generous or loving because I am often rushing around getting ready for my youngest child's birthday party. At least I don't feel exceptionally loving with a moody, grumpy newly seven year-old who thinks that if I wake her without her waking up first is the most tragic and scream worthy time. But I have kept my voice steady and even. I have surely tried to be a loving mom.
Lucy was born on December 6, 2011. She was the baby everyone warned me about. She has a stubborn streak and also a loving nature but it is usually a guess as to which one I will meet at any given hour of day. But we do know this about her. Her favorite color is yellow. When she lit up from seeing the yellow candy canes on St. Nicholas Day, it made me soften up. Christmas- the time when we try to give extra joy and cheer and love to family, friends, and even ourselves.
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