What Can I Say?

I have been catching up on my "blog hopping" or whatever you choose to call it... I decided to go through my list and it was a great idea for two big reasons:

1) I found lots of yummy holiday recipes (like I need more junk...)

and

2) I discovered, again, just how wonderful my life is.

While it may be a bit odd to discover while looking at someone 

else's life that yours is so great, this is what I realized today.

I was reminded that I have so many incredible friends who will always be friends. Amazing family whom I couldn't live without. A computer and the internet which allows me to have constant contact with my loved ones, all the time. A job, a husband, a roof over my head and money (if only a little bit) to spend on others this season. The ability to read the endless meaningful Christmas stories that bring the soul warmth (The Christmas Box, Christmas Jars), and a TV to watch those movies that make you want to be a better person (It's a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol). Life is good. If nothing else this year, please recognize all of your blessings and where they come from. 

It's when we think of the Savior and others that we really remember the reason for the season.

Here's to wishing it were nice,

Here's to wishing it were warm,

Here's to wishing we were ready

To say, "bring on the storm."

But of course, we should remember

What Christmas is for,

A season given to the Lord,

How could we ask for more?

Our wish to you this time of year

Is just to sit in thought,

Recall your many blessings and

Forget the things you've sought.

Remember those in need

And who could use a helping hand,

Perhaps someone needing your love

More than you'll understand.

So make this Christmas special,

And please, be quick to give

And know you're special to the one

Who died that we might live.

Love you all. Merry Christmas.