So, in the spirit of  the Epiphany and “gift-giving” my friend Luciana Laszewski has a new tradition treat for you!  As you pack up your Christmas decor, be sure to hold onto those Christmas cards….this fab mother of two has a New Years wish for all of you.  Below she will share a story and her new tradition.  Thanks Luciana!

It was as fairly typical Spring Friday afternoon as I was walking my son to the baseball diamond for practice. As I was passing another team with polite and anonymous smiles being exchanged, I heard my name being called. It was a friend of mine I see far too infrequently.

She commented too on how we hardly see each other anymore and then continued to say that it was ironic she saw me on this day since that morning she and her family had prayed for us. I was so touched. I believe so strongly in the power of prayer, but why on this day? So I asked. She explained that every year they keep their holiday cards and throughout the year they revisit them and say a prayer for the friends who sent the card.

My memories of the day flooded my head and I pushed back tears. That morning had started off particularly hard. I remember thinking that the day was going to be a loss, nothing was going well. Then suddenly, it changed and I noticed very clearly that it had. I remember being amazed and grateful, but not questioning why, just happy that it turned into a great day.

This change of tide was not luck, but prayer. This year, we are keeping our cards and we will be praying for one of our friends each day throughout the year. I look forward to sharing the love of prayer for friends and family with my children and watching their hearts grow.

Happy holidays!

Luciana

Thanks Luciana and Merry Christmas everyone!  Here is our family Christmas card, we would love to have you pray for our crew!  Please e-mail us yours to bestfamilytraditions@cox.net- we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers all year long!