I have sat down to write about our Christmas happenings a dozen times or more but just haven't been able to do so for several reasons. This year we have gone through a lot of change in the last few months. I (Autumn) have a love/hate relationship with change. I have to work through change. I know that most change is good and that doing things differently can sometimes be refreshing. Change can also be unnerving because of the unknown and not being able to plan (or in my case, control) things. Our Christmas plans have changed several times because of jobs, etc., but they are turning out nicely even though they are not what I expected a couple of weeks ago.
I'm reminded this Christmas that God planned for Jesus to come as a baby to one day die for the sins of the world. That right there encourages me to toss my plans and fall down and worship Him--the author of the universe is in control and His plans are perfect.
On another note, we've enjoyed some of our holiday cheer that we missed out on last year while living in NI. Below are a few photos from our decorations this year:
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| Our Christmas tree! |
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| Autumn's Peanuts music box from dad :) (This is one of many Peanuts Christmas things I have...obsessed? maybe) |
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| An ornament from Casey's mom |
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| Autumn's Peruvian nativity set....love it! (Yes, there is a llama) |
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| Our Christmas card this year with a few scenes from our year in NI |
Merry Christmas from the Croys!
"I bring you good news of a great joy
that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the
city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:10-11
