This past month has been very hard for our whole family. In November my Amith’s dear Uncle Ajith died very suddenly and went to be with the Lord. He was like a second father to my husband and was always loving and supportive of us as a couple. He loved Jesus, and Amith would call him every week to share something he’d learned in scripture.
We went to my husband’s hometown for the funeral and stayed there for a couple of weeks. It was a stressful and emotionally difficult time. While we were there I contracted a terribly painful stomach bug which had me rushing to the bathroom every hour. That lasted for four days, and some symptoms didn’t subside until a few days ago.
Since returning home we’ve been incredibly busy, running around like decapitated chickens. While Christmas in the USA is supposed to be a relaxing time with family, Christmas in India is a very active time for helping others.
Which really in a sense captures the spirit of Christmas more accurately.
Christmas time is hard for me as I miss my family, our traditions and our home in America. But I know that Jesus understands exactly how I feel as He left His Father and His home in heaven to come live on earth.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s that when a marriage is based on Christ, and both husband and wife are focused on Him, their relationship will blossom and their lives will be fulfilling.
A year has passed, and I am more deeply in love with my husband than ever.
Next month we’re going on vacation to Thailand! This will be a time of very much-needed rest, and we are very excited!
I’m thankful I got to know Uncle Ajith for at least a year and a half. I’m thankful Knowing that we’ll see him again in heaven. I’m thankful that I’m feeling better and able to participate in the current Christmas events. I’m thankful for my husband and for our upcoming vacation.
I’m only human and I haven’t always had a positive attitude. I’ve been tired, cranky and depressed often. But through it all, I know that God is good and He is the true bringer of joy.
Anna Sojourning 
Hi Anna,Thanks for this post. I recognize that this season of the year is often a time of great stress and suffering for many people. This means that they need something more thanmaterial trinkets to comfort them and bring them some joy. I’ve tried to emphasize this need on my blog with a post about “Merry Christmas”. I invite you to check it outand add your comment to it, if you wish to share your insights into this matter. You will find it at http://www.christianityetc.org/blog . May God continue to bless you and your husband in your ministry as you look forward to moving ahead into the new year. Bob
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