Black Friday or Scary Friday

Wow, I cannot believe the news about Black Friday shopping.  That is one event I avoid now.  It’s scary.  I am a small person and would be hurt if I got into a large, uncontrollable crowd.  Fighting traffic, mean shoppers, and finding a place to park does not appeal to me at all.   I stayed at home and spent the time helping my son move and visiting with my daughter who is home from college.  I am trying to teach my adult kids that Christmas is about the birth of Jesus and not about the presents.  In my opinion people are more materialistic than ever.  My goal of 2012 is to downsize and rid my home of things I can live without.  I plan on a large yard sale in the spring and what does not sell, I will donate.

I even considered having a give away any Christmas decorations that I haven’t used in years to the needy in my community.  I think this is something I can organize and setup for next year.  My church is located right downtown and accessible to those in need in our town.  If I can get word around I bet I could get a lot of donations for those less fortunate than me.  I would let families come in and pick out a bag or two of decorations.  It would also give our church a way to invite those who come in to join us for our Christmas Eve services and/or even come in on Sunday mornings.  An invitation is all it takes to make people feel welcome. 

I will put this on my “goals for 2012” list and start planning. 

 

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy the days that lead to our Savior’s birth.

Remember the reason for the season!

Blessing,

Jackie