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Christmas Notes – Guest Lori Wildenberg – 40 Days of Holiday Encouragement

40 days notes edit“You

     are

       the

         best

             Mom”

 

This is written on a note card, colorfully decorated, and prominently displayed on my refrigerator. My middle daughter made it for me a number of years ago.

 It still hangs on my fridge.

I love to look at it. The child-like printing reminds me of treasured days gone by. The sentiment still gives me joy. Her handwriting is different now. It’s her own unique style, a combination of flowing cursive and manuscript.

I’ve saved many of my kids love notes over the years.

And they have saved some of mine.

At this time of year, I feel the pressure to fly through my list of to-dos. I get caught up in keeping up! My stomach tenses every time another person tells me they are done with their shopping.

“People are more important than the present.” This is a principle Tom and I have woven into our family. (I need to take this truth more seriously.)

In my rush, I forget to communicate the blessing of encouragement to the people I love. I’m too busy getting ready for Christmas…. Hmmm.

Refocusing sounds like the best solution.

For some reason, handwritten messages are so intimate, so personal. They carry an element of importance. I guess that’s why these are saved in dresser drawers and displayed on refrigerators.

 This year I am going to take the time to scribble some love notes to my young adult kids. I will bet those words will be precious gifts now and in years to come.

Who knows , maybe someday the note I write will make someone else’s  Refrigerator Hall of Fame.

 Let love and faithfulness never leave you;

bind them around your neck,

write them on the tablet of your heart.

 Proverbs 3:3

lori wildenbergBy,Lori Wildenberg

Co-founder of 1 Corinthians 13 Parenting

1Corinthians13Pareanting.com

www.loriwildenberg.com

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  1. elaine @ peace for the journey says

    December 18, 2013 at 9:52 am

    I’m a firm believer in giving the blessing to our loved ones who are still with us. This is a best gift at Christmas.

    Reply
    • Joanne says

      December 18, 2013 at 1:23 pm

      I can’t even imagine the gift of words you’ve given to your loved ones. What a treasure, Elaine.

      Reply

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