Merry Christmas!

I am not sure what was different this year, but it has been an absolutely lovely Advent preparing for the magic of Christmas. I was busy but felt such a peace and joy. As a family, we worked on readying not only our homes, but most importantly, our hearts to make space for the coming Christ-child. It wasn't always ideal, but there was such beauty in our imperfect efforts. The main thing was that we showed up consistently. And isn't that what life is really all about anyway?

If your December hasn't looked like mine, it's okay. Every year is different, and we happened upon a special one. Other years have felt ‘off,’ rushed, unprepared, sad, or lonely. If this is you this year, don't fret! Jesus comes right into all the mess of our real lives to meet us right where we are. God WITH us - what a wonderfully comforting thought!

Savor the small moments that make you smile. Breathe them in to carry you through. And my wish for you, no matter what it has looked like so far, is that you have a multitude of those moments. Collect them to cherish. And may the peace of Christ be with you now and always, and His joy radiate through the fabric of your lives in this holiday season and onward.

From my home to yours, we wish you a very Merry and blessed Christmas!