CHRISTMAS EVE

A small tree more like a Charlie Brown Tree than anything. It contains many treasures given to us from over the years and the smell of the pine branches fill the little room.

Church bells all over the world will ring in Christmas joy at different times in the next 24 hours. There is excitement in the air and even tired shoppers wish others a Merry Christmas or a Happy Holiday. Plans have been falling into place all month long and now the final curtain will open as families gather to open presents and to eat and feast on good food. Laughter graces all our activities. Those who can not join us will be with us by phone and by Skye. Rick will be busy with his studies and keeping warm with a real fireplace, Kim will be with others enjoying a warm sunny day in the Grand Cayman, Ken and Melina will be busying with the children, Michael John will be looking forward to seeing Mary return on Christmas day, and Ranu may attend the Catholic mass with Lucas and family. Love is sent on the wings of our prayers to each and every one.
Oliver will be arriving by Ferry and Stephan and Shawna drove down from Edmonton through some cold and snow!

Randy is more excited than the children as he turns into Santa Clause. I can hardly wait to see the jolly old soul!

It is a time to put aside critical thoughts [speaking to myself] and anyone else who might be grouchy; and to mend misunderstndings! It is time to be grateful and a time to receive. Receive the blessings that flow from the days of long ago with a birth of a special child, called Jesus. His name, a gift of himself to treasure, as his spirit lives on and gives to each one of us a promise of rebirth. The promise of his presence will live with us forever taking us on an exciting spiritual journey! You are loved! !

Have a blessed and rewarding Christmas!