Thank you

And so here we are, Christmas Eve. The season is now fully upon us and I am up and unable to sleep all restless with thoughts and full of feelings.

I love Christmas time. I love that people take more time to be a little more kind and a little more patient. I love that for a few short days, we remember that time with family and friends really is the most precious thing we have and are able to share.

I get so excited at this time of year because I love to see all the people I care about so happy. I think about it and I can hear the laughter and the kids squealing with delight at a gift or something funny that just happened in their day.  I can smell the food cooked with care for the family. I can feel the warmth of the hugs and genuine best wishes. I can see happy tears that come to our eyes, and feel them streaming down my face too.  It really is the very best time of year because we really are at our best.

I want to let you all know how much you mean to me.  I love my friends and family more than I say or more than I can properly express.  I love how you lift me up and encourage me. Your support makes it possible for me to be all that I am, and powers my dreams to become more.  I love that you give me something to live for. That wanting to be here for you and to be the best me that I can be for you makes me better and stronger and more deserving of all of you.

I am so excited to spend some uninterrupted time with all of you.  I am excited to share some gifts, some good food, some laughter and some joy with you all. I wish we had more time, but sadly this seems to be the only part of the year when everyone is able to carve out time on the same few days. So I will take it while I can get it, and I will soak it all in, and I will love every minute of it. 

Here is wishing you all love, joy, health and hope this Christmas. May you find all that you need this Christmas, and maybe a few extra blessings too.

Thank you and peace be with you.