Rahab
December 25th 2003, 02:34 PM
Joyeux Noel to all.......
I want to share a time of healing for my children and myself as I believe that it carries hope also for those parents who have been dealing with the consequences of a divorce.
Each year, my 3 children spend Christmas Eve with me and their step father. We celebrate according to the French tradition opening our presents after a late christmas supper. They return to their father's home late at night to awake with an American Christmas.
As we were gathering after supper to exchange presents, I asked if anyone had anything to share. My son with misty eyes offered the gift of having his recently deceased grand mother in our hearts on that blessed Eve. My oldest daughter, an adult now, gave me and my beloved husband those healing words.
" maman and Alex..... I am so happy you both met and you are together... I really am". Those endearing terms came after a couple of years of rejection and bitterness on her part.
My daughter in some ways gave me her approval to experience happiness in my marriage and rejoiced in it.
Being judged by our children is a grieving load to carry. When we see them finaly embracing our humanity and loving us unconditionaly, we do know that God is at work. Christ was among us last night......softening our hearts, moving us forward with renewed relationships. Not only His Birth did we celebrate....but also healing.
I thank You Lord for your transforming us.
I want to share a time of healing for my children and myself as I believe that it carries hope also for those parents who have been dealing with the consequences of a divorce.
Each year, my 3 children spend Christmas Eve with me and their step father. We celebrate according to the French tradition opening our presents after a late christmas supper. They return to their father's home late at night to awake with an American Christmas.
As we were gathering after supper to exchange presents, I asked if anyone had anything to share. My son with misty eyes offered the gift of having his recently deceased grand mother in our hearts on that blessed Eve. My oldest daughter, an adult now, gave me and my beloved husband those healing words.
" maman and Alex..... I am so happy you both met and you are together... I really am". Those endearing terms came after a couple of years of rejection and bitterness on her part.
My daughter in some ways gave me her approval to experience happiness in my marriage and rejoiced in it.
Being judged by our children is a grieving load to carry. When we see them finaly embracing our humanity and loving us unconditionaly, we do know that God is at work. Christ was among us last night......softening our hearts, moving us forward with renewed relationships. Not only His Birth did we celebrate....but also healing.
I thank You Lord for your transforming us.