Our waiting is nearly over.
The excitement is building.
Soon we will be celebrating all that is the miracle of Jesus' birth.
The books have been read. The stories have been told. The countdowns completed and special movies have been watched.
Lighting the candles, they are so bright in the darkness.
We do not fear.
Our hearts are filled with Joy.
We'll tell it from the mountain tops and sing with the world.
Remember to enjoy all that is, today, tomorrow and every day. Our blessings surround us, look and you'll see them.
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I would like to add a personal note. This year we are very blessed to have Eric home for Christmas. When he is not home, our Advent and Christmas traditions still happen, and actually are what make getting through this time of year without him, not only manageable, but still with the Christmas Spirit. I know many who struggle either because someone is deployed, has passed, or maybe has to work the holiday schedule. The Spirit of Christmas doesn't happen because of celebrations on a specific date on the calendar with specific people, but because it lives in our hearts, all year long. Make some special traditions of your own that can happen no matter what else is going on in your life, ones that help you keep your focus on the reason for the season. Make sure they are not burdensome traditions, keeping them simple is key to being able to continue them no matter what else is going on during this time. If you have children, include them in the tradition making, they will look forward to them each year, and be a part of their coping skills too.
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