On December 1st we received a beautiful gift at our door, and we have been receiving, anonymously, a Joy-filled gift at our door each day since. Someone is having great fun! Each day we find something at the door, our hearts melt and a little giggle of glee comes up from inside me at the new gift waiting there for us.
Whoever you are… just know that your efforts are a great blessing to us. Most of the time our hearts skip a beat with the Joy your offering brings, but sometimes… tears come knowing that you are remembering us. Being remembered is heart-melting.
While listening to some Christmas music on Sunday morning an old English carol came on, the Sussex Carol. I’ve never noticed these words before:
“Then why should men on earth be so sad, when our Redeemer made us glad.”
I’m reminded of a card I’ve seen that says:
“He who spreads sunshine cannot keep it from himself.”
Thank you for the Joy and Sunshine…the glad work of our Redeemer… you are sharing with us. We love you!
Written by Faye
Carter’s thoughts: It was especially touching for me on Monday, December 1, to receive a little glass angel with a joy message written on it. Thanksgiving was harder for me than I anticipated — missing Ashton. I probably needed to cry, but couldn’t. When I saw that angel and realized that someone remembered us, the tear floodgates were opened. We cried and hugged each other — and I was amazed at how much better I felt. Thank you — whoever you are — for remembering us! God bless you!
I <3 the Sussex carol!
Thanks for blogging. This is a great gift to the world, something good to come from something very painful.
Katrina, great to hear from you! Thanks for your encouragement! Carter