Amy's 'momentary trouble'

ISAIAH 9:6 - “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace!”



I’ve finished laying all of the presents out, and as you can see, it’s going to be a grand celebration. The kids have no idea what has been done for them and I am quite sure that they will be excited and in awe at the same time. I’ve gone ahead and signed some of the gifts to each of the kids in memory of Amy (Mom or Mommy), but now I wonder about the wisdom of that as I’m unsure what their reactions will be.
It was extraordinarily difficult for me in church today; as we sung several Christmas carols, I kept thinking how Amy loved this or that carol. I got so choked-up when they started playing ‘Away in a Manger’ that I couldn’t even sing.
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus and all that each of our traditions bring to this day, I got to thinking about Amy and this being her first Christmas in heaven. I can’t help but think how our trimmed trees, candles, bows, ribbons, candies, gifts and a myriad of other decorations all pale in comparison to the amazingly grand celebration that Amy will be a part of tomorrow. I don’t think it’s humanly possible to even adequately imagine the celebration that will occur. Songs sung in perfect pitch, harmony and tempo, decorations and sights which are seen with such clarity as to make HDTV laughable and a feast set with every imaginable food, prepared to perfection (literally) with a taste so delectable that you can separate the individual flavors and aromas and at the center of it all…the Son of God, the Prince of Peace…Jesus. And with Him tomorrow, will be Amy! Joining in singing with the choir, she’ll be singing praises with her perfect voice. Walking with Jesus, she’ll be taking in the mind boggling sights of heaven without the need of glasses or contacts! And sitting down at the table of our Lord Jesus Christ to break bread, she will taste of the bounty of our Lord. Can you imagine? My puny, imperfect brain can only imagine only up to a certain point as human comprehension is finite and I am quite sure that God and therefore heaven goes a long way past that which I can dream up! - Merry Christmas everyone!

Dear heavenly Father, please tell Amy that I love her and miss her terribly. Let her know that our kids are doing remarkably well, but they too miss her. Lord, this Christmas I would pray for a large measure of peace and continued strength and thank you for being so incredibly faithful in supplying the strength and peace that has gotten me through thus far. Your love and compassion, they sustain me…your promises and blessings, they overwhelm me…your protection and gift, they humble me. – Amen.

I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below
with tiny lights like heaven stars
reflecting on the snow.

The sight is so spectacular
Please wipe away that tear
For I'm spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year

I hear the many Christmas songs
That people hold so dear
O, the sounds of music can't compare
with the Christmas choir up here!

For I have no words to tell you
of the joy their voices bring
for it goes beyond description
to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart.
but, through our memories held so dear..
We're never far apart.

I can not tell you of the splendor
or the peace here in this place
Can you just imagine Christmas
with Our Savior.......face-to-face?

I'll ask him to light your spirits
As I tell him of your Love.
Then I'll pray for 'One another'
As you lift your eyes above.

So please let your hearts be joyful
and let your spirits sing
for I'm spending Christmas in heaven
and I'm walking beside the King. - Unknown

For the love of Amy - V