Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I have to say that Christmas this year was a busy one for us! Between parties, shopping, Christmas light-looking, present-wrapping, caroling, driving up and down the mountain more times that I can count, church programs, Christmas cards, Hallmark movies, trips to family and friends...whew -- are you tired? But in all honesty, I LOVE this time of year. I thrive on the energy of other people. I was able to stop and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. I was able to sing a few of my favorite songs at our church and help with directing the choir - it was a blessing! The programs and preaching that I heard touched my heart - ever-reminding me of the REAL meaning of Christmas! We had our family time with opening presents at our own home on Christmas Eve. That was a first for us. We usually wait until Christmas morning to open presents, but we had a family get-together, so we had to change it up. I found that this past...