Merry Christmas

Have you ever been on the receiving end of a contagious smile? There was a woman at Target this morning that was in such a great mood that it spread to me. I began to feel some of her Christmas Spirit. I hope I can bring joy to others that way as well.

I am so excited to see my friend tonight after I visit Jon's family. I'm stopping by to get a big hug from her since she has been away for months. It's going to be so great to have her around again. Tomorrow I'm making a meal with my mama and then we are gonna pack up the next day and drive to meet her brother. He was given up for adoption as a baby and then his name was changed from what we had been told. Fortunately he accidentally found his correct birth certificate and found us. I'm really excited to meet him. It's a miracle. I've known of him for years and now I get to meet him. I wish his mama was still alive to meet him but I know she's watching from heaven. 

A friend posted this on their facebook status today, it really touched my heart:

Christmas in Heaven

I see the countless Christmas trees, around the world below, With tiny lights, like heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.

This sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear, For I am spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs, that people hold so dear, But the sound of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here. For I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, For it's beyond description to hear an angel sing.

I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart, But I am not so far away, we are really not apart.

So be happy for me, dear ones, you know I hold you dear, And be glad I'm spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.

I send you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above, I send you each a memory, of my undying love.

For after all "Love" is the gift, more precious than pure gold, It was always most important, in the stories Jesus told.

So please love and help each other, as my Father said to do, For I cannot count the blessings, or the love He has for you.

So have a Merry Christmas, and wipe away that tear, For I am spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.

I can't tell you of the splendor, or the peace here in this place, Can you imagine Christmas, with our Savior, face to face?

I'll ask Him to lift your spirit, as I tell Him of your love, So then pray for one another, as you lift your eyes above.

So please let your hearts be joyful, and let your spirits sing, For I am spending Christmas in heaven, and I'm walking with the King!

(Author Unknown)

I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas.