Just reading some of the posts and wow seems to be so many happy children around what a blessing i could not think of a better present to give your kids at christmas their parent back a loving parent who has seen the dark side of life but is now on the return to a happier future. Im over come with emotion these children are our future and should be cherished. i for one spent a lot of christmases in bed sick but im making up for that now. jackie xxxxx
I got a beautiful email today, and I would love to share it with you all, it seems to fit in here. Merry Christmas Everyone!
Teach the Children and Remind Adults
This is how it happened .. I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door to the front room and to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out from behind the Christmas tree. He placed his finger over his mouth so I would not cry out. "What are you doing?" I started to ask. The words choked up in my throat, and I saw he had tears in his eyes. His usual jolly manner was gone. Gone was the eager, boisterous soul we all know. He then answered me with a simple statement. "TEACH THE CHILDREN!" I was puzzled; what did he mean?
He anticipated my question, and with one quick movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. As I stood bewildered, Santa said, "Teach the children! Teach them the old meaning of Christmas. The meaning that now-a-days Christmas has forgotten."
Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a FIR TREE and placed it before the mantle. "Teach the children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind, all the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts turning toward heaven."
He again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant STAR. "Teach the children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. God promised a Savior for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment of His promise."
He then reached into his bag and pulled out a CANDLE. "Teach the children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of He who displaces the darkness."
Once again he reached into his bag and removed a WREATH and placed it on the tree. "Teach the children that the wreath symbolizes the real nature of love. Real love never ceases. Love is one continuous round of affection."
He then pulled from his bag an ornament of himself. "Teach the children that I, Santa Claus symbolize the generosity and good will we feel during the month of December."
He then brought out a HOLLY LEAF. "Teach the children that the holly plant represents immortality. It represents the crown of thorns worn by our Savior. The red holly represents the blood shed by Him."
Next he pulled from his bag a GIFT and said, "Teach the children that God so loved the world that HE gave HIS only-begotten SON ... Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift."
"Teach the children that the wise men bowed before the Holy BABE and presented HIM with gold, frankincense and myrrh. We should always give gifts in the same spirit of the wise men."
Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDY CANE and hung it on the tree. "Teach the children that the candy cane represents the shepherds' crook. The crook on the staff helps to bring back strayed sheep to the flock. The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother's keeper."
He reached in again and pulled out an ANGEL. "Teach the children that it was the angels that heralded in the glorious news of the Savior's birth. The angels sang 'Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace and good will toward men."
Suddenly I heard a soft twinkling sound, and from his bag he pulled out a BELL. "Teach the children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should ring mankind to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and return."
Santa looked back and was pleased. He looked back at me and I saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes. He said, "Remember, teach the children the true meaning of Christmas and do not put me in the center, for I am but an humble servant of the One that is, and I bow down to worship HIM, our LORD, our GOD." When Satan comes knocking at your door just simply say "Jesus will you get that for me? "
Teach the Children and Remind Adults
This is how it happened .. I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door to the front room and to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out from behind the Christmas tree. He placed his finger over his mouth so I would not cry out. "What are you doing?" I started to ask. The words choked up in my throat, and I saw he had tears in his eyes. His usual jolly manner was gone. Gone was the eager, boisterous soul we all know. He then answered me with a simple statement. "TEACH THE CHILDREN!" I was puzzled; what did he mean?
He anticipated my question, and with one quick movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. As I stood bewildered, Santa said, "Teach the children! Teach them the old meaning of Christmas. The meaning that now-a-days Christmas has forgotten."
Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a FIR TREE and placed it before the mantle. "Teach the children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind, all the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts turning toward heaven."
He again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant STAR. "Teach the children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. God promised a Savior for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment of His promise."
He then reached into his bag and pulled out a CANDLE. "Teach the children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of He who displaces the darkness."
Once again he reached into his bag and removed a WREATH and placed it on the tree. "Teach the children that the wreath symbolizes the real nature of love. Real love never ceases. Love is one continuous round of affection."
He then pulled from his bag an ornament of himself. "Teach the children that I, Santa Claus symbolize the generosity and good will we feel during the month of December."
He then brought out a HOLLY LEAF. "Teach the children that the holly plant represents immortality. It represents the crown of thorns worn by our Savior. The red holly represents the blood shed by Him."
Next he pulled from his bag a GIFT and said, "Teach the children that God so loved the world that HE gave HIS only-begotten SON ... Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift."
"Teach the children that the wise men bowed before the Holy BABE and presented HIM with gold, frankincense and myrrh. We should always give gifts in the same spirit of the wise men."
Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDY CANE and hung it on the tree. "Teach the children that the candy cane represents the shepherds' crook. The crook on the staff helps to bring back strayed sheep to the flock. The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother's keeper."
He reached in again and pulled out an ANGEL. "Teach the children that it was the angels that heralded in the glorious news of the Savior's birth. The angels sang 'Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace and good will toward men."
Suddenly I heard a soft twinkling sound, and from his bag he pulled out a BELL. "Teach the children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should ring mankind to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and return."
Santa looked back and was pleased. He looked back at me and I saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes. He said, "Remember, teach the children the true meaning of Christmas and do not put me in the center, for I am but an humble servant of the One that is, and I bow down to worship HIM, our LORD, our GOD." When Satan comes knocking at your door just simply say "Jesus will you get that for me? "
Great post carrie jackie xxxxxxxx
Hey Jackie,
I couldn't agree more with what you said about the lucky children. It is a wonderful Christmas present for the children to have parents that are now PRESENT in there lives. I am so happy that my husband is really enjoying our kids......Nice to have him in the here and now and not here and oblivous to what is going on around him. For all of you out there fighting to stay clean....I commend you for your courage and just think what a great present you are giving your children.
Everyone take care out there.......
Tina
BTW Nice post Lady M. didn't want to dis you......
I couldn't agree more with what you said about the lucky children. It is a wonderful Christmas present for the children to have parents that are now PRESENT in there lives. I am so happy that my husband is really enjoying our kids......Nice to have him in the here and now and not here and oblivous to what is going on around him. For all of you out there fighting to stay clean....I commend you for your courage and just think what a great present you are giving your children.
Everyone take care out there.......
Tina
BTW Nice post Lady M. didn't want to dis you......
Tina way to go girl your hubby is one lucky man to have you by his side take care jackie xxxxxx
Dear Jacky my daughters(16-12)give me the streghnth to defeat my demons.My youngest is so so proud of me and that is the BEST present I ever got.I really don't know who I'd be if I wasn't their mom...mj
Merry Xmas Jackie...
I love them with all my heart, and I am so greatful that I have them. They can make me crazy...
But I wouldn't trade them for anything.....
Kerry
I love them with all my heart, and I am so greatful that I have them. They can make me crazy...
But I wouldn't trade them for anything.....
Kerry
Merry christmas to you too kerry. The inosense of childhood how i wish i was back there sometimes instead of being a grown up cynic lol jackie xxx
Jacky.....Great point. Though my kids never really knew the whole story, they do know that something has happened and mom is now different. Calmer, nicer, more fun. They have told me they like me better like this. There is nothing in the world that means more to any mom than to know she is doing the right thing for her children. Thanks for the post!
Hi tr no thx required you did it hun isint life grand? at least those of you with small children can hopefully see any warning signs, its a bit harder once they have left home and are independent, im so greatfull my children seem to be doing fine although i do worry about my daughter sometimes when she takes a pain killer i try not to be too heavy and make such a big deal of it but deep down i worry. take care jackie xxxxxxxxx
I just realised the Lord brought me here guys. We all need to be clean. So we can help him help others.Bring us all back to serve him.I have a feeling that everyone here has been saved but fell away from his light and he is calling us all back to him..
Hi lorri and welcome to the site hun jackie xxxx
