BE STILL

i had placed a few decorations upon the mantle,

but we had yet to purchase a 

christmas tree.

noah handcrafted the wood box at scouts...perfect for a stable

christmas? 

really? christmas?

for some reason it came

awfully quick this year

i felt unprepared and frazzled.

my son deserved

a happy christmas

with the same kind of fun

and holiday cheer

i experienced as a child.

noah made the cheerful santa at school

"the gingerbread house !

we will decorate a gingerbread house."

as i was returning home,

my mind raced with all

i had hoped would be done...

in my search for jesus,

i found myself thinking of a christmas gift past

the painting of jesus

my husband surprised me with

BE STILL

i opened the door

there was a scent of soapy clean

and the sound of a newly purchased

carpet cleaner.

stains cleaned.

cushions and pillows in the process.

i could scarcely believe...

elves in the workshop??? 

noah and i decorated 

the gingerbread house.

excitement crept in little by little

as i passed by the front room

i noticed a beautiful painting upon my wall...

how could he possibly know my thoughts?

that was the first gift of christmas

i let out a scream

of delight.

it feels like home.

that night,

i felt to 

BE STILL

and be in the moment.