Christmastime is here : )

I love Christmas and I always have! Weather tends to be cooler (I miss the snow, but just at Christmas-not in March and April!), there is a certain "rush" in the air. I love getting surprises for people and seeing their reactions on Christmas morning (or thereabouts)! The kids are the reason we did a lot of the things we used to do, but now we just do what we want to, when we want to. The one thing I hope I never forget is the reason why the season is so exciting. For me it isn't just about the Christmas gifts and family time, but it is the plan of salvation. God, yes God himself became flesh to carry out the plan of salvation for mankind. When he first came up with the idea (and btw, how exactly does God come up with an idea?), he had you and me in mind for this fantastically perfect plan. I am still in awe and amazement that God, the creator of the universe loves me. Loves me so much he sent his son to die for me. WOW. A very humbling proposition. How can I even remotely show this love back and be the kind of Christian I should be? I guess that's why I love Christmas so very much. It is a time to show charity and kindness. It is when the Scrooges of the world have an opportunity to show brotherly love, even if it is just for a short season. I hope I am not disappointing my creator too badly and can remember to keep the kindness and charity all year long! So, a very Merry Christmas to you, your family and those you come in contact with too!! God Bless us everyone!!