Just last night, a friend asked how she could pray for us in this season, and I said, “ If you could pray that we would be comforted when we’re sad, and that we would be a blessing to our families. It’s a hard year in so many ways.” It feels like the same thing as finishing with love. This is such a beautiful reflection Jenni.
Oh Charity, what a response to your friend! As you said in the most recent The Wonder Report, this season has been hard for so many. Meanwhile, you are such a shining example of one who leads with love and I'm SO excited for all that you will share with us with your words and art—in all its forms–this year. ❤️
Yes to finishing out the year with love! Thank you for pointing out this most excellent way - I normally end the year feeling like I have left so much undone and feeling the guilt from that. I will spend these last few days finishing with love instead of shame.
Thank you so much, Sue, know that I'm right there with you! Even now, in these early days of the new year, I'm bringing myself back to the same: if I can just begin 2022 with love–then this is more than enough. Sending much ❤️ to you!!
Your words are just what I needed to read as I lie here in a hospital bed feeling absolutely removed from all things Christmas. Am vicariously entering into Christmas this year through other people’s accounts and photos? Perhaps. If so, yours are perfect experiences to enter while I ponder the meaning of it all.
I’m not putting any expectations on myself or others right now. I’m just focusing on healing while peeking out at Christmas. I’m hanging on to your intention. “I want to finish it with love.”
Sending so much love your way. Thank you for this.
Sally, this means so much - thank you for taking the time to share how you have experienced this Christmas and holiday season. I love how you write of "peeking out at Christmas". I can't help thinking that this place of vulnerability, uncertainty and outsider-ness (?) somehow puts you and us right at the very heart of it. SO much love to you, as we head into this New Year, together. ❤️
Just last night, a friend asked how she could pray for us in this season, and I said, “ If you could pray that we would be comforted when we’re sad, and that we would be a blessing to our families. It’s a hard year in so many ways.” It feels like the same thing as finishing with love. This is such a beautiful reflection Jenni.
Oh Charity, what a response to your friend! As you said in the most recent The Wonder Report, this season has been hard for so many. Meanwhile, you are such a shining example of one who leads with love and I'm SO excited for all that you will share with us with your words and art—in all its forms–this year. ❤️
Yes to finishing out the year with love! Thank you for pointing out this most excellent way - I normally end the year feeling like I have left so much undone and feeling the guilt from that. I will spend these last few days finishing with love instead of shame.
Thank you so much, Sue, know that I'm right there with you! Even now, in these early days of the new year, I'm bringing myself back to the same: if I can just begin 2022 with love–then this is more than enough. Sending much ❤️ to you!!
Your words are just what I needed to read as I lie here in a hospital bed feeling absolutely removed from all things Christmas. Am vicariously entering into Christmas this year through other people’s accounts and photos? Perhaps. If so, yours are perfect experiences to enter while I ponder the meaning of it all.
I’m not putting any expectations on myself or others right now. I’m just focusing on healing while peeking out at Christmas. I’m hanging on to your intention. “I want to finish it with love.”
Sending so much love your way. Thank you for this.
Sally, this means so much - thank you for taking the time to share how you have experienced this Christmas and holiday season. I love how you write of "peeking out at Christmas". I can't help thinking that this place of vulnerability, uncertainty and outsider-ness (?) somehow puts you and us right at the very heart of it. SO much love to you, as we head into this New Year, together. ❤️