Christmas 2013

The Christmas season was filled with the countless to do's that come with the end of the year.  Work days were long and evenings were short.  However, we somehow managed to fit in the Christmas shopping that makes my heart so joyous. 

There is something about knowing that this is the one time of the year that no one thinks twice when you show up with a pretty package to show them how much they are loved.  And, I must say, I love giving gifts.  In fact, I tend to keep a running list of things mentioned throughout the year in people's "wants" to help surprise them with a perfectly thoughtful item.  '

Now, I get that it may take a total of 3.7 seconds to rip into a package and unwrap it, but I can't help wanting everything about the token of my love to be presented in a way that says, "I care about you."  Therefore, I spent hours wrapping each of the prettiest packages for my loved ones and tucking them under the tree until Christmas arrived.

True, nothing I came up with could even come close to the gift I had received-Jesus Christ.

It is the time of year that I am reminded of how thankful I should be for all of the many, many blessings that have been poured over me and my family.  I pray for each of you during this joyous season that you will humbled as you remember the true meaning of Christmas.

And to all a goodnight.