Needless to say, my thoughts turn to one particular person who is vital to the Christmas Story.
I can't even picture getting my leg over a donkey's back in my current swollen and sore state, much less riding one for days on end.I am worried about the small-town hospital here being "good enough" for my encroaching labor and delivery. A stable??? A stable. Complete with hay, animals, cold, and poop.
I get anxious thinking about the pain of labor. I will have nurses and doctors attending my birth with medications and interventions on hand, "just in case". I wonder if Mary even felt the irritating scratch of the hay beneath her as she labored and delivered alone.
My husband will calmly and lovingly stand by as the professionals take care of everything. All he has to do is cut the cord. Do you think Joseph delivered the baby all by himself that night?
Thinking about capably raising four children causes me to lose sleep. I'm not even anticipating being the one to raise the Son of God.
How did she do it? What were her thoughts? Was she afraid of the task that lay before her or was she chosen because of how gracefully she would accept her heavenly responsibility?
Merry Christmas to you all. In the midst of all the packages, goodies, fun, and chaos may we all remember the true reason for the season.
I was 6.5 mos pregnant last Christmas and my thoughts turned to Mary as well. When I think of her, I picture strength and peace.
ReplyDeleteI think that since Joseph was born in Bethlehem, he probably had some family there. I'm willing to bet he had women kinfolk who helped deliver the Sacred Child. Maybe not, but I'd like to think it wasn't just her and Joseph there.
Travel safely, and have a wonderful Christmas, my friend.
Love the post, but you don't give yourself enough credit. You are raising sons and daughters of God and doing agreat job. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Evelyn. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your soon to be growing family this Christmas Eve. I look forward to hearing how beautiful your new little addition is going to be.
ReplyDeleteI love reading your posts!
Well said. Beautiful post! *sniffle* Merry Christmas, Evie! I love you!
ReplyDeleteOh, girl. Once you become a momma, you start thinking about Mary. And it's just beautiful and lovely and tear jerking.
ReplyDeleteI think God chose her because he knew she was full of grace and would be even more so as baby grew and was born.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
With every pregnancy I think about Mary. It is quite humbling, for sure.
ReplyDeleteMy husband won't even cut the cord. ;)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!