The day after Christmas.
Letdown or afterglow?

I remember my mom would go through a time of mild depression in the days immediately following Christmas and New Years Day holidays. She loved to be around people 24/7 and the holidays gave her an opportunity to come close to fulfilling that dream! Even though she knew that this wonderful time of dinner and conversation with family and friends could not, and would not continue, it was still rough facing the dreaded "day after".

I wonder what the "day after" was like for Mary and Joseph as they held their newborn child and found themselves all alone again in a stinky stable. The shepherds had come and gone. The family members of Mary and Joseph who were also in Bethlehem, were obviously not paying any attention to them. They had to feel so alone, with so many questions.

The "day after", quite naturally can be a letdown, but it affords us an opportunity to reflect on what's important in our lives. It can also remind us of who's important to us. This year, why not make a "day after" list of what you're thankful for and who you're thankful for?

Everyway everyday,
DOM