A Heavenly Christmas

Merry Christmas Eve! I can only imagine the excitement that is running through some of your houses today. The children bouncing with excitement of what tomorrow holds. I’m hoping that you might have searched the skies tonight in hopes of catching a glimpse of flying reindeer too.

Christmas Eve might be my favorite night of the year. You could say that it runs in the family. My Noni loved Christmas Eve. She would open all of her presents that night. I can remember having to wrap each item in her stocking because she loved opening presents so much. My mother also loved Christmas Eve. I think she loved it more than Christmas morning. She was always so excited all day long. From the last minute baking and wrapping, to candle light service, to watching White Christmas before drifting off to sleep.

Tonight is always full of so much joy and also a little sorrow. It’s probably the day I miss my mom the most. It’s also the day that I’m most thankful that I know that I’ll get to see her again. Don’t get me wrong there isn’t much that I wouldn’t give to have her here this Christmas, but there is so much peace in knowing she’s in heaven. That this Christmas she’s actually celebrating with Jesus.

If you’re missing someone this Christmas I’m praying that you find comfort in God’s love and with the knowledge you’ll see them again one day. Until then, cherish the memories and choose to find joy in the moment.

To Everything There Is A Season…

Kiley Ann

Family Christmas

Some days are pretty great. Today was one of those days. The house was filled with lovely noises and smells. There was a lot of great food and conversations. We played some games and I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time.

I know my grandparents and my mom would have loved today. My mom especially - she was a people person. Sometimes I forget how much I love my family - how blessed I really am. I want to make more of an effort in the coming year to see them. I also want to remember today when I hit a rough patch and feel lonely.

Days like today remind me that God is awesome at bringing people together. Whether it’s blood family or a found family - He desires for us to be in relationship with each other and with him. We weren’t meant to walk through this world on our own.

I pray that you have a family that you can view as a blessing here on Earth, blood or found. I pray that we remember that we are blessed in ways we often take for granted. Look for those blessing today friends. I have a feeling there are more than we think.

To Everything There Is A Season…..

Kiley Ann