Christmas Is Changing.

As you may have noticed, it has been a while since I updated my blog. This is because a lot has changed in my life, and I have had absolutely no time to do so! At the end of November, just a few days after my last blog post, I received news that I was being offered a new job in West Virginia! Since then I have had to pack, move down, and unpack all of my stuff. Part of that process was to take down my Christmas decorations that had already gone up for the season. So as Christmas had been put up, it was then taken down, and when I finally had my apartment somewhat looking like an apartment instead of a FedEx or UPS loading area with all the boxes, I was able to put Christmas back up!

 

It's Santa Claws! He decided to model for me infront of our Christmas tree.

This year with all the changes and everything going on in my family, it sure hasn't felt like a normal Christmas. I am all about tradition at Christmas, but this year many of our traditions have been altered, changed or skipped over because of the circumstances in the family. This has helped me to learn again a very important lesson: Life changes. It never stays the same. We must adapt our lives with the lives of those around us. Change is good. Not everything changes so keep what you can keep, and adapt what can't be the same to fit the situation.


Gunney still got his Christmas bath!

One thing that has not changed throughout everything going on and my move across states is this: I AM STILL SO EXCITED FOR CHRISTMAS!!! Somehow I was able to finish my Christmas shopping. The stores are mayhem! I've never shopped so late into the season (that I can remember) and it was just not the most pleasant experience. Ever year I plan to buy things throughout the year, but that just doesn't happen. I did buy one earlier, but that was it. I hope this year I can succeed in this!

Though life may change and throw us curve balls, and our Christmas traditions may have to change and adapt, the one thing to remember is this: No matter what our traditions are, no matter where we are, if we are with our families and friends or not, there is one constant truth: the meaning of Christmas never changes. Christ was still born in a stable in Bethlehem to the virgin Mary. Shepherds still saw angels and heard their singing. Three wise men still traveled far to see the newborn king. That is the important part of Christmas; the part that really matters. I hope that we can all remember this throughout the year and throughout the season. Life's changes are bound to happen. We have our ups and downs, but Christ still came, and he sacrificed all for us.

Have a Merry Christmas!!!