Join me as today, i am "writing" down memory lane of Christmases Past.
Something i really miss about Christmases Past is getting new pedal cars and bicycles.
i remember my first pedal car. It was a red fire truck, complete with a bell and a mesmerizing battery-operated, red-flashing light on the hood. It was one of the most wonderful and fun forms of transportation a boy could ever hope for.
And when it comes to bicycles, i only remember owning two -- a green Schwinn cruiser and a gold English Racer with ten gears.
There's nothing quite like getting a new bike for Christmas. A bike was a thing of freedom especially when i was young. Riding the roads of the island i called home was in itself pure joy. In many ways my journey around the world started with pedals and spokes.
Yes, funny how my "writing" down memory lane, reminded me of riding down memory lane. The fire truck pedal car helped me go from walking to riding around the home place. The bicycle got me off the Willis property and onto the roads that would lead to the rest of my life.
As much as i love riding down memory lane, I am so glad that because of The Christ Child born in Bethlehem, today i am promised that the rest of my journey will be the best of my journey.
All Joy to Your World!
Pastor Kerry Willis
Note: Rewrite of my Nov. 30, 2013 blogpost.
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