Well Christmas is upon us once again. This whole last year has been a struggle to say the least… Trying to cope without the love of my life, trying to take care of the estate, then my Dad went on to be with the Lord, and last week the dog we had for 15 years had to be put down.  It’s sad and quiet without my dog. I still love the love of my life and miss him so much. Last Christmas my Chester had just barely moved on to heaven and I’ve had whole year to grasp and to try to understand it all.  I think I’m starting to understand but not much yet. It still hurts, especially this time of the year. We had a great time together no matter if it was shopping and getting ready for Christmas or just watching the kids and grand kids open their gifts – and of course enjoying the big feast every year.  I know however that he is having a wonderful time, especially now that my Dad I miss dearly as well, and who my Chester became very close to, has joined him in heaven to be with our Lord and Savior.

Christmas is just not the same without the two men in my life who kept me on the straight and narrow every time I would stray a little sideways. Both of them would steer me back to the centre. They have left a big gap in my life. I can only imagine how they have reunited and are spending this Christmas together.  In heaven with the one who we celebrate this time of the year, the one who descended from His throne in glory to come to this earth as a baby to sacrifice himself. The one who came to save us from our sins and the eventual judgment of hell.  What a wonderful time my love and my Dad must be having. It has to be the best Christmas ever for the both of them. I think of the angels singing praises to the Lord. It must be the most beautiful sound they have ever heard.  Looking face to face into the Son and wishing Him Happy Birthday in person has to be the most awesome experience .Also to be reunited with other loved ones who have gone home before.  It almost makes me feel envious. That’s what the birth of Jesus is all about, eventually getting to live with Him forever in heaven.

Without that glorious birth 2,000 years ago we would all be doomed. Man had fallen and the world became corrupted with sin and death but God had a plan to reconcile us back to Him. That’s why Jesus came to this earth. To give us hope.  He came so that we may live.

With all the gifts at Christmas, the best gift of all was when God the Father sent His Son for us. It’s a free gift. All we have to do is receive that gift, the gift of eternal life for all who believe. My husband and my Dad received that free gift that was offered to them and now both of them are able to wish Jesus Happy Birthday every Christmas, in person, forever.  Yes, I miss spending Christmas with my loved ones, but one day I also will be able to give Jesus birthday wishes along side the love of my life, and my Dad too.

Until then, Merry Christmas my love! Merry Christmas, Daddy!  I love you both!  Happy Birthday Jesus!

O Come Let Us Adore Him!