Merry Christmas!

I wanted to send this out earlier this week, but time managed to jump away this week. It seems work was a bit slammed prior to the holiday season.

As I write this, I am in my cozy and curled up in front of a warm fire, and with my family. I am spending Christmas with my parents this year, not going to anyone else's house. I decided to do this many weeks ago when I made the decision to head to Belize over Thanksgiving.

We will have several other events with extended family this weekend, and I am happy for those times. But, tonight, I am so blessed to be sitting in my parent's home. In the morning, we will read the Christmas story, and share a brunch. Due to many things, we opted to not exchange gifts among our family. And, quite frankly, it has made for the best holiday.

I am warm and cozy, but my mind continues to think about the dear Christ Child, born in a stable, sleeping in a manager. No cozy bed. No My mind goes to Mary, laboring (umm, can I say EPIDURAL as soon as I come in to deliver??). My mind thinks of Joseph, was he scared? Was he able to softly whisper words of comfort to his wife? What did he think of the shepherds? the star? the magi? What events/moments did Mary "ponder in her heart?"

I hope you have a blessed Christmas with your family and friends! Thank you for being a blessing in my life!