Blessed are the poor in dollars: for theirs is a simpler and fuller life, with less time spent wrangling tape and wrapping paper.
Blessed are they that mourn for Christmas Past: for they shall be comforted with the knowledge that God knows every current stressful situation.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall not mind when possible tornadoes change popcorn popping plans.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after carrots and water along with fruitcake and Cranberry Sprite: for they shall be filled with balance.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall realize that not everyone looks forward with FOMO to the nonstop holiday social events.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see the love in the crudely-crafted handmade gift of a child.
Blessed are the old-fashioned candy makers: for they shall be called the Keepers of the Ancient Recipes.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for a secret's sake: for theirs is the reward of a true surprise gift!
Blessed are ye, when young children shall ask repeatedly "How many more days until Christmas?!" and when you shall persuade yourself to bake more things than you have bandwidth for, and yet you are able to reply with patience to your child and with grace for yourself, for Christmas's sake.
Merry Christmas to one and all!
Thank you for reading my blog; we wish for you the best of life in 2023!
Our love, Daniel, Sharon, Danielle, & Floki
