I sometimes think we expect too much of Christmas Day. We try to crowd into it the kindness and humanity that has been lacking for much of the previous twelve months. We sing of angels and peace on earth, goodwill toward all mankind - but just for this one day. I prefer to take my Christmas in little pieces throughout the entire year. I want "peace on earth" to be more than just a phrase uttered on this one day. Why not peace on earth every day of the year? Why not goodwill toward men....all mankind, every day of every week. A man is at his finest towards the end of the year. He is almost what he should be when Christmas time is being celebrated. At Christmas, we're thinking more of others, less about ourselves. There is laughter and joy. There is less selfishness and more kindness. Why can't we spread that feeling over all twelve months?
May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace. May the gladness of Christmas give you hope. May the warmth of Christmas grant you love......May the joy of Christmas be with you and guide you for the coming year.
As I write, Seth and Eli are on their way home. We don't know anything for sure at this time. We don't really even know that they've left Iraq. We're counting on the magic of Christmas to bring them safely home to us, if even for a short time before they return to Al Asad. I hope my next post is about a joy filled reunion with sons, brothers and husbands. Merry Christmas to all.
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