This is what it's all about.....

HIM!!!!

Merry Christmas Eve!!!! What a wonderful time of year. I am so excited about the next two days that instead of snuggling with my husband at 3:35 in the morning in blogging... (OK I'M SHOCKED TOO).

I absolutely love Christmas. I come by it naturally seeing as how there have never been bigger Christmas fanatics than my parents. I love the songs... the movies... the antlers you make your dogs and husbands wear... and I love the celebration of the birth of my savior. I am looking forward to church this morning and hearing the Christmas story... it never does get old. To hear that God himself came to be a sacrifice for the lowly people who throughout history would continue to deny him. I cannot fathom that love.

One of my favorite things I own is my nativity set. In the stress and the hussel and bussel of getting christmas orders to clients I almost didnt put it out this year. It would be too much trouble to put back up. But the other day I couldnt take it anylonger and man am I glad I broke down. How b-utiful is the image of Mary kneeling and holding her son. She knew he was the Messiah and the image of her kneeling with him takes my breath away. To be his mother and his child.... what an honor. God must have known she was a curoageous, strong and noble woman to intrust her with the most precious gift anyone would ever recieve.

I myself have been so stressed that I found myself ready for Christmas to be over before it ever began. And know as I sit under the glow of my tree and look at the figurines that represent the best night in history I am so thankful that it is here. What a great way to end eachyear praising the lord. It is so easy for me to get overwhelmed and forget what is important and tonight I am seeing so many of my blessings.

I pray that you and your families and friends would be happy and safe this season. And that the light of the father would shine on you as you celebrate the birth of his hom...the lamb... the messiah...Jesus.

Thank you lord.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!