The record for the loudest college football was set in 1992 at Husky Stadium. While playing Nebraska, the Washington Huskies home crowd reached a decibel level 133.6, which is loud enough to cause physical pain to human ears.
I’ve never measured the decibel level in my house, but I think we get close to the record. Four children who, unlike me, have a voice that naturally carries mixed with constant competition and an insatiable hunger for fun, you can see why I’m probably losing my hearing.
Last week my family spent a few days out of town, so my house was eerily quiet. The introvert in me enjoyed some recharge time, but it didn’t take long to miss all the noise. My family returned home today and now we are pushing 130 decibels, and my inner introvert is overstimulated. However, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I know, and all the older folks at my church remind me often, that one day I’m going to miss it.
Chances are, many of us will gather with family and friends in the upcoming weeks. It’ll probably be loud, you’ll probably get overstimulated, and there might be some drama mixed in. Enjoy these times and make these memories while you can, even if you end up needing a vacation from your vacation. Life is short, so enjoy the people that God has place in your life right now. We are not promised tomorrow, and we don’t know who will be there next Christmas.
God bless and Merry Christmas!
James Williams
serves as associate pastor at FBC Atlanta, TX. James and his wife, Jenny, are blessed with four children and are actively involved in foster care. He is passionate about beholding the beauty of our Lord and helping others do the same. He enjoys writing, running, and gardening. You can follow James Twitter or his blog where he writes regularly.
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“The longer the Christian rubs against the joys and curses of life, the greater the miracle of Christmas feels. Years of suffering aches and diseases in our ageing bodies reinforce our gratitude that God would take on our weakened flesh. Seasons weathered with loneliness, grief, and isolation make the proclamation of Emmanuel, God with us, a greater comfort to weary hearts. A life spent watching wars and tragedy play out in the news compels us to treasure our precious Prince of Peace. Every lost loved one we’ve wept over alters our perspective on the baby in the nativity as the harbinger of resurrection and life.”