Christmas Musings

Another Christmas is upon us

And again there's so much fuss

It really only amounts to one day

Then the New Year, come what may

We've moved on a little since last year

But we still are not far from the next tear

Life has changed, things aren't the same

But we must remember it's all about the Name

Jesus came into this world to show the way

He came to suffer and die just like the prophets say

As we suffer, we remember that He knew pain

He knew it like we'll never know it and so He was slain

As we find our way through another season of 'cheer'

May we be sensitive to those around us who fear

Life isn't the same for us that's abundantly true

But we hold onto the Saviour and He sees us through

As we enter this season, life isn't 'so merry' or 'happy'

When everyone seems so chatty, happy and clappy

We're trying to survive another day

But 'you've come a long way' I hear you say

As we share gifts this season of joy

My heart still aches for my beautiful boy

Another Christmas that's so different from before

Yet I'm still trusting Jesus even when I can't handle the pain anymore

If Jesus tarries, the Christmases will come around again and again

In between, we have to deal with each new day of pain

I hope and pray that God will be our comfort and stay

Deep down, knowing that He will make a way

As you read this poem, you may wonder how we cope

Here you see a mixture of sadness, pain and hope

As I close may you know the God who holds us

He is our ever present help in our great loss.

Thank you to all who have supported us and pray

We truly appreciate those who, come what may

Will be there each and every day of the year

As we remember The Saviour, take time to draw near.

Alan Howes