What a joyous time of year.... God's grace is always abundant!  He shows me this every day in some way or another. 

This has been a very different kind of holiday season for me.  I was worried because I have always spent Christmas with my family... My kids and my Ex.  Seems funny, but I've spent my Christmas' with my Ex for so many years it just seems natural. 

The time I was at my son's house the week prior to Christmas still had me uneasy about the "real" Christmas time.  I thoroughly enjoyed the time with them and the grandkids.  I forgot how busy they are at 1 and 3.  Just being with them is a joy, no matter what we do...I just enjoy the fact that they belong to and are a part of me. 

It seems to me that so many of the things that go on are not a bother to me as they once were.  The kids being loud and busy are not a problem, as I would rather hear them enjoying themselves that to not hear anything at all coming from them.  It's a joyous time!  That's the way the holidays are supposed to be.  After all, it's about 1 main baby who was born that day... It's about the children...

Anyway, getting back to "the day"... I went to the Church for Christmas Eve service.  WHAT a BLESSING!!  The music was over the top, good! I even took a video of it.  During the service, I was so fortunate to be the recipiant of God's grace, again.... The love and support I felt was so overwhelming it brought me to tears.... God's love and grace overtook me....again.  It never ceases to amaze me when that happens.  He knows what I need and places it before at JUST the right time!!

I have had a peace about Christmas this year that I've never had before.  I know the REASON for the SEASON, but it was never more clear that this year.  Yes...the holiday is about family, but the real reason is Jesus... and what he brought to earth in his human form.  The love for everyone is really overwhelming.  What he gave to us is beyond my thoughts.  I am so grateful for His gift to me and others who will receive it! 

More to come...