Jennifer Jackson Linck

Where Grace & Imperfection Collide

Five Minute Friday {Adore}

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Confession: I’ve been a Grinch the past few days.

The list of Christmas fun hanging on the fridge has been left unchecked. I’m several days behind on my Advent reading. I’ve just bitten off more than I can chew this season. I’m looking forward to December 25th – or maybe January 1st.

My attitude stinks and nothing seems very magical in these days leading up to Christmas.

But this morning as I wrapped a special gift I got choked up. I saw past the stress and craziness of the past few days to a gift I cherish. The bond between my Dad and my son. A Pop who doesn’t mind getting puked on (twice). The Pop who pulls up a little chair and reads his favorite book while he looks on. A little boy who just adores him.  The meaning of Christmas wrapped up so perfectly in a picture….

 

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***Today I’m linking up for Five Minute Friday. You can join the fun here.


Comments

  2. What an honest and beautiful post! I’m just getting through Christmas this year. That’s all. Yes, I will worship my Jesus, but the rest of it….let’s just get it over. I lost my Mother 4 days before Thanksgiving, so this year the holidays are different. Merry Christmas, and I hope you have a wonderful holiday. Stopped by from #FMFparty

    • Leah – so sorry to hear about your mother. Loosing loved ones always makes the holidays difficult. I pray you have a Merry Christmas and that it’s filled with wonderful memories of your mom. Thanks so much for stopping by the blog and for your encouragement.

  3. Christmas is so exhausting I often find myself so overwhelmed. Thanks for the reminder to look at the little things xxx

    • Loralee – Yes, I just cherish these sweet moments between my Dad and my son. I just can’t get over the sweet bond they have. I hope you have a Merry Christmas.