'Tis the Season

Dear You,

It's Christmas Eve! I've always loved Christmas, because it's a time for me to remember my Savior, who was born to save me from my sins.  I like to picture Jesus as a baby, with Mary cuddling him close; I love remember that Jesus was indeed a real person who started out as a baby.  I'm always humbled by how amazing His grace is...I definitely don't deserve what He's done for me.

As excited as I am for Christmas, it also hurts a little knowing I'm not celebrating with you.  The holidays are yet another reminder for single people that they are alone; we don't have a special someone to buy presents for or kids to surprise.  I don't have someone to hold hands with during Christmas Eve services and no kids to tuck in to bed to wait for Santa's arrival. 

But during the Christmas season, I have hope that someday I'll have those things.  I believe that God has a beautiful future planned for me.  I trust that He will give me a family to bake for, a Christmas tree to decorate with my kids, a hand to hold as we watch our kids open their presents.  I have faith that He will bring you into my life and we'll have many wonderful Christmases in our future.