Merry Christmas!

How blessed we are to be believers in Christ! Today, as we celebrate His Incarnation, I reflect on what that means in my life. It's very interesting to think about all He did for us. He didn't have to do any of it. He's God, after all. Yet He humbled himself to be born in a stable. It makes me consider the concept of humility. Do I really know my place in the world? Do I dwell in meekness or am I arrogant at times? I have no reason to be arrogant. I'm insignificant, nothing really, yet I have a feeling the good I do makes a difference in the world. At least, that is my hope. The good I do is only because God has given me everything I need to do good. It's all by the grace of God, not really by anything I do.

It's been a marathon day of playing for masses, getting stuck in the snow while driving, making dinner for my family, opening presents...so much fun but, oh so tiring, truth be told! Little Liam and I have a special bond. Whenever we have a crowd at my house, he asks if he and I can go into my room, shut the door and be quiet for awhile. I always say yes. These are precious times spent together, just the two of us. And, I hope, one day, he will look back and remember how very much his Nana loved him. We must always try to let people know they are welcomed in our lives, loved and important to us. It's the only way I know for people to understand what we already know: God loves us so much, He even became a man so He could die for our sins. Amazing, when one thinks about it!

A blessed Christmastide to you!