I just wanted to share a few thoughts that I've had recently about this Christmas. This Christmas and holiday season is the first Christmas that we have been away from our family in California (except for the Christmas we spent in Italy, but that doesn't count because we didn't have any kids then). And I have to admit that I've had mixed emotions about being away from the majority of our family at this time of year. For me the holiday season revolves around family and the traditions that we take part in as a family. I'll certainly miss Christmas Eve dinner with my family and waking up Christmas morning at the Knecht's to a big yummy breakfast. Yet, I'm looking forward to creating our own traditions. I'm looking forward to morphing the fun and wonderful things that I've enjoyed in Christmas' past into Christmas' future.
Another thing that I was definitely concerned about was missing the feeling of being around family. The feeling that you know that your mom-in-law loves you because she put a tooth brush in your stocking, or your mom makes your favorite cinnamon rolls, or your aunt makes your favorite guacamole, or your dad-in-law passes out the presents one by one by pushing them across the carpet. But I have to say that I've felt that feeling even here in Utah, far, far, away. One of the reasons I've felt that feeling is the past couple of days we have received box after box. As of today we have received 12 boxes from our loved ones. I haven't even opened any of them, but just knowing they're here and that each one of those boxes is filled with the love and generosity of special people in our lives. What a blessing to know how much we are loved! I don't want you to think this is all about our family getting presents. It's not. It's knowing that people love us enough to think about us and to take the time and effort to show us that they were thinking of us.
I hope this make sense. Thanks for obliging me and reading my ramblings.
I hope you all know that we reciprocate your feelings. We think about all of our friends and family regularly. I am grateful for all of the great memories and traditions that we have to share. I'm grateful for the Christmas season when all of those great feelings and impressions can be relived and shared with one another. I hope you will enjoy your Christmas knowing that we love and miss all of you.
4 comments:
Ahhh Stacy... I miss you too but I know your in good hands with Sam and keeping busy with the boys. I know it's hard being away from most of your family at this time but I do know that you have some family close by and knowing you...plenty of friends. Remember, friends are important too...especially the ones who know the words to Justin Timberlakes tunes...lol Christmas wishes to you and yours and give the boys a great big (((hug))) from Auntie bunny ~
Your thoughts were very sweet. Your family will truly be missed by us all here in So Cal but we know the love we share will help fill the void. I'm so happy that you get to start your own family traditions. I'm also happy that your family will be spending time with Chris and Gina. May you have a joyous Christmas. Give those boys a kiss from Grandma. See you through the webcam!!!
Love, MOM Knecht
Amen, Stacy! Every day there have been at least two packages at our door. The bottom of our Christmas tree looks like the post office. We feel sooooo loved by everyone. We (I) will definitely miss Christmas in CA, but happy you guys are staying around so we can have a little holiday together.
Christmas afternoon with you and Sam was wonderful! I'm so grateful to be a part of your family. Thanks.
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