It’s not the first time I’ve read it, but it really jumped out to me this morning! It’s not just the introduction of John the Baptist, but it gives the lineage of Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father. I’m reminded of my lineage as I see my babies and their babies. Both of my girls are on “23 and me”, originally for the medical analysis, but as their “tree” grew, they were asking questions. I have the “gift of forgetfulness”, but I tried to dig back and answer their questions the best u could. I’ve given them all wrote back in my 20’s and 39’s when I was trying to learn who I was. Both of my parents were first generation Italians, born in America. I’m so proud of my babies. Proud of theirdesire to learn and grow. Proud of their desire to preserve it for their kids. In this crazy world we live in today, I’m glad to know who child I am. And during this Christmas Season, I’m really glad to know Him and know Who I belong to.
Just as John came to “prepare the way”
I’ve tried to pass our lineage to my kids, so they know who they are and how much they’re loved.
December is a great time to reflect not onwhat we want, but what we have.
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