A time for family…..

As Christmas draws near we will no doubt be with family.  Some of you will have the entire family descend on your home, (Sherelene and I will!!!), some may only be with a few members, but it will be the highlight of your Christmas.  Every Christmas season I put together a family calendar for Sherelenes’s family, the Scott family, and they’re my family too.  Each month features photographs of all the individuals and couples that are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries.  It’s always a beast trying to get all the images in, but when it’s all finished, it’s worth the effort!  52 family members are featured on their special days!

Through out the year every time I consult the calendar to see what Sherelene and I are planning,  I’m reminded of precious family members, and it prompts me to pray for them and keep them in my heart.  I’ve lived long enough to see many family members go on to be with the Lord and it makes the time we have together with our remaining members all the more precious. If I could have anything for Christmas it would be to have one more Christmas with my Mother and Father,  Sherlene’s Mom and Dad,  and our grandparents.  Since that reunion will have to wait for now, I’m committed to making the very most of my Christmas, (and every day) with my loved ones that are still with us.  I also feel the same about the countless friends God has given us, what a blessing and I hope to share Christmas Joy with each of them too!

This year’s calendar cover features a picture of my father-in-law, Virgil and my mother-in-law, Nora, when they were first married after WW II!  After all, it all started, everyone in the calendar, (except for us “outlaws ” that married one of the Scotts),  was the result of their love.  It’s pretty cool!  So if you are going to be with family and friends this Christmas, remember to love them “real good”,  while you have the chance!

Blessings,

the pilgrim