I'm Dreaming of a (Fill in the Blank) Christmas

Dreaming of a WHITE Christmas? It may not stick around that long, but look at the bounty of snow we have floating down in my yard! My kids are stranded at their cousins' house so I entertained myself by playing fetch with Jasmine and Bunter in the yard. Curiously enough, they love the snow. It may remind them of plowing through the waves at the ocean, another favorite pastime.







Dreaming of a PEACEFUL Christmas? For many this is a stressful time of year with broken relationships, bills piling up, and little hope in their lives. Our Christmas will be very simple this year, but also peaceful. I am reminded that Jesus was foretold as the Prince of Peace in Isaiah.

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

Even though Jesus was probably really not born in December, Christmas is a time to be reminded of his birth and teachings. My favorite Christmas song of all time is O Holy Night declaring Jesus' birth. Here's Jewel doing a pretty good version of it:



If you need more...there's a great gospel version of O Holy Night done by Mariah Carey.

So whether you be friend or stranger, may you experience a lasting joy and peace this Christmas. I'll be thinking of you as I romp in the snow.

Not to be redundant or anything, but...