Christmas Eve

[fightingrimbaud]

It's Christmas eve at last! I didn't expect Christmas to be here this fast. I would like a little snow but i'm not pushing it. The house is decorated nicely and we're getting ready to have the whole family over tomorrow. It will be great. I guess as much as I am wrapped up in the festive atmosphere I also am thinking about many a family who will have one or more empty chairs around their table this year. The families of our troops. I also feel sorry for the troops who are overseas away from home working round the clock to keep it so that our country doesen't have stronger enemies capable of doing more harm to us. I am sure wherever these troops are they are with their comrades and take comfort in knowing that they are not alone because they have each other. Whether they have a ration pack for christmas dinner or a dinner courtesy of the U.S.O they are also with the spirit of Christmas i'm sure. God bless themselves and their families, keep them safe.
While it's easy for people to feel depressed about life even on Christmas, I realize that i'm lucky for many reasons and i'm thankful for many things right now. I'm not wanting for food, shelter, clothing, love (thanks Chris- :) No matter what i'm given this Christmas i'm happy in the end. I heard a great quote this evening while watching Miracle on 34th Street, " Faith is believing in something even when common sense tells you not to." I think it can't be said better than that. Here's another one I like, "Without faith nothing exists." Merry Christmas and a happy new year everyone.