First and forever there was just a little family....

"At the focal point of all human history, a point illuminated by a new star in the heavens revealed for just such a purpose, probably no other mortal watched--none but a poor young carpenter, a beautiful virgin mother, and silent stabled animals who had not the power to utter the sacredness they had seen. Shepherds would soon arrive and later, wise men from the East. Later yet the memory of that night would bring Santa Claus and Frosty and Rudolph--and all would be welcome. But first and forever there was just a little family, without toys or trees or tinsel. With a baby--that's how Christmas began. It is for this baby that we shout in chorus: 'Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King! . . . Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth' ." --Jeffrey R. Holland

I love the Christmas Season. I'm a sucker for it. I can feel the happiness all around me. I truly feel the light of Christ shining brighter around us. I love the music, the lights, being with family and friends. Sharing in one the most miraculous events in history: The birth of the Savior of all of us. A small child, a perfect gift. A peaceful picture of a mother tenderly holding her baby. The watchful eye and fatherly embrace of Joseph. Those who witnessed it, and those on the other side of the veil who rejoiced it with bursts of song. Such joy and beauty that still transcends today, that fills us with love and forgiveness. I am grateful at this time for the gifts that I have been given. For my husband and best friend. For family, those who are by birth, marriage and friendship. For the knowledge that we are not alone, and not just that, but we are known by our Father in heaven. And for the gift He gave us all in His Son, who gave His life and endured all, that we might always find comfort and love and life through Him.

"Mild He lays His glory by, born that man no more may die!"

May the Spirit of Christmas fill your lives! Merry Christmas to all! Love Biz