This past Saturday I went to the mall, something I rarely do, and was amazed at how many cars were in the parking lot. It was a madhouse. It really shouldn't have surprised me because we're just over a month away from Christmas. 5 Saturdays to be exact. Actually, we're now down to 4.
My friend, Katherine, was impressed with my parking abilities in that I managed to park in a compact spot (unmarked, mind you-I wouldn't have parked there if it had been marked) and we didn't get any scrapes on the cars beside us and saw no dings on our doors when we returned. Hey, at least I wasn't the ding-dong who double parked. We fit. Barely. :o)
Today I went to Costco and by 11:00am, it looked like a Saturday afternoon. The parking lot was packed and the aisles were busy. It kind of made me smile to be out on a sunny autumn day with fellow holiday shoppers. Today there were smiles all around and no one was crabby or vying for the last four-pack of Sparkling Cider. I wonder what it will be like on Wednesday.
If you have to go out, be the nice happy face that reminds people of why we celebrate this time of year. And when you find yourself frustrated at all the people and the lines, remember you're a contributing factor to the length of the line and a another body to be dealt with.
Show some holiday cheer this year and don't let Jesus get lost in this season.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Hustling Around
Posted by Janice at 4:49 PM
Labels: Christian Living
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Amen! I use to get so irritated with all the shopping, decorating, Christmas music and what not during the holidays. I was convinced that everyone lost what the holiday was truly about- which of course a lot people have. But somewhere in there I probably became a crab apple (not a true crab apple that gripes and moans, pushes and shoves and walks around with a frown- but you know what I mean.) This year I am filled with joy for the holidays and by no means will I be a crab apple! I bought my first few decorations to brighten my home with some holiday love and we're getting our first Christmas tree. Don't worry though, I know we are celebrating the birth of our risen Savior...not decorations and Santa Claus.
(Long Comment, Aubrie! Geez.)
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