So, ’tis the season!
This year Christmas is going to be a bit different for the Catholic Momma family. In the past, we have always gone to a close relative’s house on Christmas eve, and had the pleasure of sharing the evening after Mass with loved ones. This year, times are changing, and the Catholic Momma family will be solo.
A year or so ago, I was helping to facilitate a bereavement group, and I had the pleasure of meeting some lovely people. At our Christmas ceremony last year, one woman in particular struck my heart.
She stood up to share about how she had lost her husband, and how that changed, not only her everyday life, but all of her holidays. She said she was currently in a senior’s home, and that her family would visit before or after Christmas, maybe for a few minutes if they could fit it in on Christmas day. She said she missed seeing people, spending time with people, not being alone on Christmas Eve. She went on to explain she was facing an evening of being lonely and what felt like forgotten because people were just too busy for her. She felt alone.
Which got me to thinking about my family. I have always wanted to serve others on Christmas, but I was unsure how to make this work with the little ones. This struck me as such an easy, wonderful way to impact someone’s day.
So, I would like to ask you all to please pray for my family to be able to share a new tradition of Christmas Eve with someone who needs it. I have put the word out to invite single mothers to join us in our home on Christmas eve with their children, or seniors who are alone. Please pray that the right person hears this message, and truly feels welcome to come share the joy of the season with us.
We want to share ourselves with those who may otherwise be lonely. We want to share our smiles and our laughter. Our home is filled with love, just waiting to grow.
Thank you everyone.
Please pray for me, as I will pray for you always.
Catholic Momma
PS. Perhaps one of the most important posts I have ever posted: https://catholicmomma.wordpress.com/2012/12/04/dear-catholics/