CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS – CHRISTMAS CARDS
Written by Luz Leigh – 12 December 2006
Let us
continue with thoughts about Christmas. I keep
the Christmas cards I receive each
year; sometimes the shelf in the closet
becomes crowded with several years’ collection
and I must give up some of them. The memories
I share today are from cards friends and
family honored me with last year.
Here’s the
bright red one with a picture of a small baby,
wrapped in swaddling clothes, with the words
“small baby”, while on the inside are simply
the words “….great love.” What more needs to
be said? It’s from Cousin L.J. & Margie.
My friend
and Bible study classmate, Mary Evelyn, sent
one with Mr. and Mrs. Snowman on the front,
laden with gifts and candy canes. Inside are
the words “There’s not a bow big enough to
wrap this gift of Christmas love just for
you! MERRY CHRISTMAS!” She then penned the
words “Peace, love, joy!”
Aahh, here
is a very traditional one (hard to find these
anymore). The manger scene with Mary holding
the baby Jesus and Joseph standing beside
her. Both have looks of adoration on their
faces. Baby Jesus seems to be smiling. There
is a sheep and a donkey, quietly taking in the
happenings. The words “Jesus Is Born” are
printed above the scene. Inside are the
following words: “And she shall bring forth a
son, and thou shalt call his name
JESUS. Matthew 2:21 KJV Rejoice in His great
love as we celebrate the Name above all
names. Christmas Blessings.” Signed by Marvin
& Evelyn.
Do any of
you receive a Christmas card from a cat? For
about 10 years, I have. You see, I have a very
precious cat boarded out with some friends
(that is a story in itself that I will share
with you one day.) A lamb and a lion are shown
lying in a grassy field with the Christmas
star shining above. The message reads “May the
special gifts of health, peace, joy and
happiness be yours throughout the year.” My
friend Betty signed her husband Red’s name and
my cat’s name, Princess. Enclosed was a
photograph of Princess.
With a sprig
of holly and the word “Christmas” dominating
the card, these words brought greetings
“Christmas is a time for reflecting on the
blessings of GOD’S love – a time for
thankfulness and prayer….a time to be happy in
the joy He has given us through the birth of
His son Jesus Christ.” Inside “….behold I
bring you good tidings of great joy, which
shall be to all people. Luke 2:10”. Printed
below the words “May the peace and joy of
Christmas be with you always,” my daughter had
written “We love you, Mother!” She had signed
the names of her husband and two children, as
well as hers. Such a simple card, but oh, what
a message of Love, both from my heavenly
Father and my children.
Because my
birthday is so near Christmas, I also receive
birthday greetings, many with a Christmas
tone. One special card came from a young man I
met over the Internet. “Sending You a Birthday
Prayer at Christmas time. Lord, thou hast been
our dwelling place in all generations.” Psalm
90:1 KJV
Inside these words
were printed: “Praying that God will bless you
and give a very Happy Birthday.” In his
familiar penmanship my friend had written this
greeting: “Not sure if I sent a card like this
to you last year or not. But it is the thought
behind it. So in the God given year 19?? on a
cold morning on the day Dec. 24th a
baby was born. This child had to be a blessing
to her mother, just if for no other reason
that it was a gift from God on Christmas
Eve. Have many more B-days and enjoy life, for
it is short. Happy Birthday, Sara. Love from
your Alabama friend Roger aka “Saroki”. Now
wasn’t it sweet that he took the time to write
a message?
With that I
shall put the cards away for a while, but we
will return to them at a later time for more
memories.
