Today the Christmas tree finally came down. Because of the move to Washington the tree was put up later in December, so we decided to enjoy it a little longer into January this year! After taking down all of the beautiful Christmas decorations I had an empty feeling and started to feel depressed. I looked around my plain living room and suddenly wanted to throw every decoration away and start new. This ungrateful feeling hit me like a load of bricks. And that is when I got emotional. Looking around at all of the things I do have my eyes landed on "the chest". This chest was brought across the ocean on a big ship with one of my ancestors....sorry mom that I didn't listen when you told me the history on it. If the chest could speak I am sure it would tell amazing stories of hardship, happiness, and a very interesting journey. I am so blessed, and have so much to thank my heavenly father for. I am thankful for my ancestors and their willingness to come to the United States. I am thankful for a safe, clean, and warm place to live. I am thankful for a loving husband that treats me like a queen. Last but not least I am thankful to be in tune with the spirit, and listen when I need to be kicked in the butt and realize how blessed I am!
2 comments:
I know that exact feeling. I hate it when the decorations come down it feels so bare. I decided to take what I have and just mix it up a little and that seems to help.
The old chest sounds pretty cool. I am sure there is a great history behind it.
Don't worry once spring comes around you can put up some more fun decorations.
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