The After Effect

Christmas is over. The cookies were made and are all gone. The gifts were carefully and thoughtfully bought, wrapped and opened. The once beautifully decorated tree stands lonely. The guests and family members are now safe inside their homes. The handmade cards were mailed, opened and tossed. All the past weeks of preparation are over. This always leaves me with a funny empty feeling. Then, I stop and remember what this holiday meant to me. It was the celebration of Jesus, love, family, and togetherness. Maybe that'd why when it's all over I feel lonely and sad. I miss my family all being together if not but for a few crazy, hectic, and exhausting hours.