'tis the season

its hard to stay pessimistic this time of year. as much as you try there will always be reasons for your to remember what this season actually stands for. unconditional love.

you can either look at it with your glass half full or half empty. but to sum it all up is to see things through eyes of love.

you do get caught up in all the trimmings, food and gift giving. its hard not to have a smile on your face seeing a child with something unexpected. giving as much (or more) than what you get in return. its a cliche but i do wish that every day could be like christmas. people are more giving. more open. determined to make things better and more memorable. although i wish it could be less expensive but if you give with what is in your heart, it makes it all worthwhile.

i don't think i've laughed this hard before. everyone really outdid themselves this year. especially the ones i expected the least of all. worth every minute of it. hats off. i saw things i wish i could see and wish i would never see again. and i have the videos to prove it.

everyone chipped in this year. at the end of it all, it was a pretty good 2007.

CHRISTMAS EVE

probably the best gifts given to me this christmas came from these kids. money doesn't need to come into the picture. its the honesty and humility we all learn from this experience and the love that has no bounds.

as it has always been, this season is more about others than it is for ourselves. so to all of us, a merry Christmas! may Christ indeed be remembered today and for the rest of the year.