More, More, More . . .

I just stole a big chunk of the Newly's latest post because I wanted to share it with you. The post was written by my son-in-love Frankie and was inspired by the comments that you all shared during the giveaway, about "doing Christmas differently".t I just love the way the Lord has used what was shared to stir some things in each of our hearts, and to encourage one another!

Frankie started out with a quote from Sarah . . .

"We want more time together, not more stuff!"

"How great of a statement is that? Last night on our drive back to Houston, Taylor and I were talking about our decision to not participate in one of our family's gift exchanges, and how bad we felt for not taking part. But to us it wasn't about family or even the gifts because we would just exchange gift cards. So we wanted to take a break from the game and decided that this year we would just be there to see people.

After reading the comments posted on Tina's contest we feel like this was a really great idea. Mostly because we are not alone in wanting more for Christmas. More then a present can give. More then a gift card can hold. More then our own hearts desires. We want more!!!! More time with family, more memories, more game nights, more sugar cookies, more smores, more hugs, more lunches with friends, more movie and popcorn nights, more ice cream dinners, more of life. But not just for ourselves, we want more children to find families, we want more families to have clean water to drink, we want meals to feed the hungry, and blankets for the homeless, we want work for the unemployed, we want good health for the sick, we want love for the lonely, we want more to give more this year. Give more of their time, of their talents, of their stories, of their mercy, of their cheer, of their compassion, and more of their hearts. Put a stamp on that and mail it to Santa!

We are not talking about giving up gifts but just a reminder about what is really important. And looking at ourselves and wondering if what we have and what we want is what we need. Thanks to everyone who entered theOneblessednest Giveaway for sharing your hearts and ideas to have a truly meaningful Christmas this year."

Wow. I am inspired all over again, Frankie. Really.

Need I say more?

Blessings from my nest ~

Tina