Today I went to Dahlonega sepecifcally to find Christmas decorations. Seeing that my 4th hip replacement surgery is only 25 days away, and recovery time is about 8 weeks, it leaves me with no choice but to decorate now!
Usually I dread the task, but this year is different. God has been so good to us! In the past, I've always felt we should celebrate His Birth, and usually would some how get "in the spirit" by December 25.
The extreme worldly commercialism (sorry Santa) had really put a sour taste in my mouth for the hassle of actually decorating in red and green...and I really would have rather just skipped over December altogether.
But this year, God seems to have really revealed his Love to us in so many ways...More than I can describe. With this realization, I feel the daystar has risen once again in my heart!
I knew of a thrift shop in town that usually has alot of decorations on display...but was sorely disappointed when I walked in to see the empty red fabric lined shelves! YES! Completely bare! I feel like I had walked into Whoville that horrible night when the grinch decided to try and fill that God sized hole in his heart by stealing the children's Christmas.
Alas.... I will wait till November 17th and go back when they open their Christmas shoppe.
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Cute post, Ginger! How did you know that "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was my favorite when I was a kid! I can just see Cindy Lou Who now, big trusting eyes turned up to the fake Santa, "But why Santa Clause? Why?"
Hope you find everything you're looking for when the Christmas store opens!!
Praying for your upcoming surgery! You're such a blessing!
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