Christmas

This year's celebration of the Lord's birth is coming to an end. Still, the impact of that birth has influenced civilizations down through the 20 centuries since it occurred. Our very calendars are a testament to the birth of the Christ. No atheist. No ACLU. No separation group can change the fact of His birth. They can't readjust the calendar to suit their godless teachings. They can't change history to eliminate Christianity. 7 days a week - it's in the Bible. Year 2005. It's how we number the years since Christ's birth. BC is how we number them before Christ's birth.

It's almost funny how they protest and shout. But they can't change truth. Happy Holiday? I should say so!

This is our first Christmas without Danny. 20 years of Christmas celebrations of the birth of Jesus. This would have been our 21st. Instead, he's celebrating Christmas in the presence of the One Who we celebrate here.

Christmas Eve, Brandon and I did get to see many beautiful Christmas lights in town. Today, the three of us went to eat Chinese, as we've done for a long time now. Yes, there was one missing from the table but he wasn't missing from our hearts. Brandon's pastor and his wife happened to come in and were seated at the table next to ours. They were both so loving toward us all, giving hugs all around and asking what our plans were for the coming week.

This evening, the kids are finishing up their Christmas visits with friends. They'll be home after awhile. We opened our gifts last night. I'm trying to get my mind organized as to what I need to pack for the trip to Mississippi - travel clothes, funeral clothes, and sundry other items.

As for me personally, I'm numb. In some ways I feel like Danny's on a trip on an over-the-road truck, like he used to be. Only this time I can't even expect him home in 10 days or so, and I have to keep reminding myself of that.

I saw myself in the mirror this morning when getting ready to go out to eat. I look dreadful. So tonight I took the hottest shower I could stand and tried to pamper myself a bit with lotion, foot scrub, etc. Maybe Elizabeth will sit and give me a bit of a manicure when she gets home or tomorrow. Might have her trim my hair a bit, too.

Most of the day, I've been whispering prayers and I know God is with us.