By: Mama Mary treasured all these things in her heart and always thought about them. ~Luke 2:19 This verse reverberated in my mind as I took Christmas down for the 16th time in our marriage. 16 years, 4 kids and the first Christmas ever spending it without extended family. The first time without guests, without organizing meal prep with family members, without managing anyone but ourselves. Luke 2:19 refers to Mary’s treasuring of her Christmas story, our Christmas story. My purpose in writing today is to remember and to share the good news that in the midst of the pressure and daily grind, Jesus is there. I chose to take…
