God and Christmas cards

Yup, God and Christmas cards. Unique title, I think anyway, let me explain…

 

A little while back I heard of a promotion put on by Shutterfly where a blogger could get 50 free Christmas cards for blogging about Shutterfly's wonderful products. I love photo Christmas cards so got excited I figured I would go ahead and fill out the form even though our family blog had not been updated in several months. (But now that I found I can blog via e-mail, updates just might happen more often!) Anyway... off went the request and while I was not really expecting to hear back, I was hoping. Nothing came. I saw friends blogging about their free cards and figured that my little blog had not impressed the ‘powers that be.’ 

 

A couple of weeks ago (if that) I was wrestling with the Christmas card question. Somehow, someway Dennis and I have managed to get quite a long Christmas card list (150+, not counting ones he takes into work) Conquering such a list can be quite daunting. Both the cost, and the work involved. Cost was the big part effecting me this year, I love getting beautiful photo Christmas cards like these http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/holiday-cards and these  http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-photo-cards , they are fun to make (in spite of dial-up!) and fun to give. But, the cost does add up. Finally the decision was made that for the first time in 20-some years we were going to make the conscience decision to not send Christmas cards. Instead focus on our much neglected family blog and send a link out to any and all friends with which we have e-mail or Facebook contact.

 

Then, yesterday evening (Wed 12/8) I find in our family e-mail this ....

Reminder: Shutterfly's 50 Free Christmas Cards Promotion

Wow! I must have missed the original e-mail, or it went the way of spam or junk mail. Who knows? But  now, what to do with my decision to NOT send Christmas cards. Aurgh! :)  So, as you have guessed, I am going for the free cards, who knows what else I will end up getting along the way!  I am also excited to see they have a huge selection of graduation announcement cards (http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/announcements/graduation-announcements) as Amelia is graduating this coming May.

 

So, at this point the plan is to go ahead an update the blog. I hope to have an entry for each of the kids. And then with my 50 cards I can still send something to those on my list I do not have e-contact with, like our grandmothers. So, if you are a die-hard Christmas card lover, just ask, I might have one to spare, just for you! J

 

In conclusion. God allowed me to see that I do not have to do things just because I have always done so. It is ok to change. He also showed He cares about me by allowing me some low cost Christmas cards. It is always nice to be reminded that God cares about the little things that are important to us.

 

Added Note: There is still one more day to register for this deal. If you are interested go here http://bit.ly/sfly2010 , registration closes Dec. 10, 2010