Good morning to all! It's a lovely morning & so much peace in the air. My wee ones are still in the bed. We had a family night last night & watched some movies together. Our bedtime was late so I am letting them sleep in this morning.

     Our home is starting to look like Christmas. Usually, I drag all of my Christmas things out of our shed & in one day I bring my house up for Christmas. This year I have done a little along since Thanksgiving. It has been so much more enjoyable this way. It's as if the Christmas spirit has been hubbering over our home the entire month of December. It has been nice & not rushed.

 I am just sitting here listening to the soft breathing of my DH sleeping & the quiet sounds coming from my wee one's rooms & I can just feel my blessings. My family is in good health, we are together, & we have a loving home. I couldn't ask for any greater blessing.

     This peace that I am feeling makes my mind wonder back to Mary in the stable. My, the peace she must have felt that night. I believe God sent an extra touch of peace in the air that night, giving the calm assurance of hope in this life. Letting the world know a Savior had been born. The birth of our Savior. Years have passed since that night, but His mission still stands. He came so that we could have everlasting life. It is for all who will receive, a free gift. His birth was only a portion of His love. His love was even deeper when He went to the cross that the mission might be accomplished. All for me, you, & whosoever will receive. What love. Many turn this gift away, but I gladly receive it into my heart. I love you Jesus. Merry Christmas. Traci