The family decided to spend our Christmas at my brother's house. Our kids were so excited they went there early, I think their kiddie pool had something to do with it. It was a "win,win" situation, they enjoyed the whole day, and we were able to prepare the food and other stuff without any distractions in our place. Then, as evening came, we joined them, brought with us what we prepared and our gifts for the kids.
After our supper, we asked the kids to sleep, but they were just so curious and excited to open their gifts, that some of them were not able to sleep. Since the kids won't, I unconditionally volunteered myself to doze off.
As my wife woke me up a quarter before Christmas eve, the kids had already segregated their gifts. Everything turned out well, everyone finally opened their presents (happily, especially the kids). But something was off... I heard the sad news when my brother told us that he will be fetching a relative to a nearby funeral. Just minutes before midnight, her husband died. We were all left speechless for a while thinking about the tragedy. Barely touched our "noche buena"...
Before we went home, we passed by the funeral home and gave our condolences. No one really knows when will our life end but our Lord. We just could only pray for strength to accept and move on for those who were left. It may not be easy, but if we think of it that he is now with our Lord in heaven, it will be an ease.
After our supper, we asked the kids to sleep, but they were just so curious and excited to open their gifts, that some of them were not able to sleep. Since the kids won't, I unconditionally volunteered myself to doze off.
As my wife woke me up a quarter before Christmas eve, the kids had already segregated their gifts. Everything turned out well, everyone finally opened their presents (happily, especially the kids). But something was off... I heard the sad news when my brother told us that he will be fetching a relative to a nearby funeral. Just minutes before midnight, her husband died. We were all left speechless for a while thinking about the tragedy. Barely touched our "noche buena"...
Before we went home, we passed by the funeral home and gave our condolences. No one really knows when will our life end but our Lord. We just could only pray for strength to accept and move on for those who were left. It may not be easy, but if we think of it that he is now with our Lord in heaven, it will be an ease.
James 4:14 - Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.Merry Christmas (still). Yahweh bless.
There are some things that we cannot control. We could be happy now, and be lonely the next hour.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it's a bigger celebration at your brothers house and the kids really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteOur Christmas and New Year's celebration were both on the quiet side, but still celebrated as a family. Happy New Year and God bless! :)
ReplyDeleteYou guys seemed like you had an awesome xmas :) may the new year give you more blessings :D
ReplyDeletethat was indeed very sad, my sincerest sympathy sir
ReplyDeleteIt's sad that someone close to your home has passed away at Christmas Day however a positive note can be that the person is now together with the Lord.
ReplyDeleteIt's so sad that a family member has to pass away on that day. Condolences..
ReplyDeleteBelated Merry Christmas! My family also spent Christmas at my sister's house. It is truly sad seeing family celebrating holidays at the funeral home. My friend's dad just passed away before new year 2014 and they make the new year a simple celebration.
ReplyDeleteTime is really unpredictable, we don't know what will happen next. I think when things like this, the best to do is to freely accept and stay positive.
ReplyDeleteThis is very late, but my sincerest condolences...
ReplyDeleteYes, life is really unpredictable. That's why we should always live with purpose. We don't know when our time will come. As for loved ones passing on, it's in His plan. We just need to accept it and move on while still cherishing them and how they touched our lives.
God speed sir Ralph.