Owens First Christmas

Our house is usually very busy during the Christmas season. This year, as you can imagine, was much crazier than the norm. It was our first Christmas as parents. We had more than the average amount of visitors with the arrival of baby Owen. It was a wonderful Christmas and I could not have asked for a more perfect Christmas gift.

"Every good and perfect gift comes from above." 

-James 1:17

This Christmas has made me realize some things about the characteristics of Jesus, God, and even Mary. First of all, now that I have a son, I realize just how difficult it must have been for God to send His only Son to earth. God knew what Jesus would have to endure here on earth, that must have been painful as a Father. I could not even think to send Owen out into such a life for the sins of others. Jesus was sent to this earth to die for our sins. God must love us in a MASSIVE way to do this for us. The way I love Owen, has made me realize how much God loves me!

Christmas also reminds me of that silent night. (P.S. Silent Night was the first song I sang to Owen.) The image of Mary and Joesph in the manger with Jesus. Well, now that I know what labor is truly like and what having a newborn in your life is like, it makes me wowed by Mary and her character. The fact that Mary delivered Jesus in such a place. I remember the pain of labor and I can only imagine how difficult it must have been to endure such a pain when she did not "ask" for it. God knew what he was doing when he chose such a woman to deliver His Son.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

-Luke 2:10 - 12

Lastly,  thinking of silent night has also made me very thankful. Thankful to have great medical staff and services. When Owen was born I tore 3 times. I received over 100 stitches. If I had the same delivery during Jesus' time chances are that I would have bled to death. Again, I am so thankful and blessed to have medical advances during my time. 

So this Christmas was a Christmas full of gifts, blessings, and thankfulness! I enjoy thinking that next Christmas we will have a little man jumping around, breaking ornaments, and tasting our Christmas dinner!

Merry Christmas!!