Last year I gave in a little to the young peer pressure all around me and bought Christmas lights to put in our windows. I was surprised and disappointed to realize that they didn’t make our house look that great from the outside. (But I still wasn’t willing to put anything up on that roof!)
We put the lights up today. Again I felt a little sad knowing that they wouldn’t make that much difference outside. Certainly nothing my kids will get excited about.
But then I walked through the house tonight, and my feelings changed completely. The lights may not have a lot of pizzaz from the street, but inside they are warm and lovely.
They filled my heart with peace and happiness as I looked at them.
This year, the year of stress and uncertainty, they are exactly what I need…
PS…I promise, the tree is getting ornaments tomorrow!
I've had a couple years with lights only on the tree....and,I kinda like it. But, the little people didn't think so! I love lights in the windows and around the house...use the energy for the people inside to enjoy...:)
ReplyDeleteYou house is like something out of a movie! Beautiful! Those garlands on the stairs are breathtaking!
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