Merry Christmas

I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.  This Christmas was a tough one for me not being with my family but I had the most amazing day..We went to church last night and at the end of the service we all lit a candle and sang Silent Night as we walked outside to a manger scene.  The Pastor said a prayer and we blew out the candles.. I know I was not the only one in tears.   

  The True Meaning Of Christmas

by Brian K. Walters

In todays' day and time,

it's easy to lose sight,

of the true meaning of Christmas

and one special night.

When we go shopping,

We say "How much will it cost?"

Then the true meaning of Christmas,

Somehow becomes lost.

Amidst the tinsel, glitter

And ribbons of gold,

We forget about the child,

born on a night so cold.

The children look for Santa

In his big, red sleigh

Never thinking of the child

Whose bed was made of hay.

In reality,

When we look into the night sky,

We don't see a sleigh

But a star, burning bright and high.

A faithful reminder,

Of that night so long ago,

And of the child we call Jesus,

Whose love, the world would know.