Christmas!

Greetings, little desolate blog of mine; well not quite, but you get what I mean! Its Christmas day, and the best day of the year! Of course you know that, though. I am writing to say hello: yes I am alive, no I have not fallen off of the face of the earth, yes I need to update the blog more, I failed some classes witch I am not happy about, I’ve been soooo unbelievably busy with school, and yes there’re multiple excuses galore!
I love this day and the joy that it signifies; I also love the birth of Jesus. This is a happy day indeed, and the lords love should be shared as well! I thought seeing as I am rather awful at explaining things, that I’d post an email that I received today. I hope it touches you, as it touched me!
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“Greetings friends! I hope this finds you enjoying the sights and sounds of the Christmas season. As I've been pondering upon Christmas this year, I have realized how complicated we have made it. The culture tells us we have to find the "right" present, say the "right" holiday greeting, our towns have to set up the the "right" displays, spend the "right" amount of money so we aren't responsible for the collapse of our economy, etc.
Sometimes it's just our own individual selves that make Christmas complicated as we establish lists of things that we want to do to make the holiday special and often the list grows into an impossible amount of tasks that leave us drained and stressed out. Before any of the cultural overlay onto to Christmas or the self imposed tasks of Christmas, there was simply this: But the angel said to them (shepherds), "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy That will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and Lying in a manger."
The God of the universe burst forth into human history in the form of a baby to give a gift to all people that would Intersect with our greatest need. Absolutely amazing!
May you have a Merry Christmas that will include all of the special celebrating that you
enjoy but also with enough time to ponder the simplicity of that first Christmas
long ago that still has life changing implications today!”
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One year for John and me! Its been a year of hardship and troubles, but with God’s steadfast support, we would have never made it through. I love you until time stands still, and may our love transcend time, and death. No matter what we have gone through, or may encounter, might you know that I am always indisputably and irrevocably in love with you. No matter what we face, I am by your side; I am yours.
Love from,
Caitlin W