Christmas Eve. This year is different from other years. We used to gather around the stockings with all the kids and Fritz, our Dachshund. Since Skye was pregnant this year we knew Ben, Skye, and Lizzie would not be here. We figured Heidi would have to work, so wouldn't be here this year. And Fritz died last year. So here we are, Brian, Steve, Jean and I. The stockings went from 9 to 4 in no time at all.
Brian and I attended a Candlelight Service at our church this year. Something we haven't done for a couple years (attending a Candlelight Service, we go to church just about every Sunday . . .)
What I thought was cool was watching the candles being lit and the soft glow illuminating from the faces of each individual. The candles created a warm, welcome glow. Made me think that is what I should be doing with the light of Jesus Christ. I should be creating a soft glow that dispels the darkness and invites others to see more of this Light of the World. I'm sure others have said the same, but it is what impressed me about the service.
Now it's time to open those presents stuffed in my stocking . . .
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