White Christmas 2009

I'm not sure why this year's white Christmas meant so much to me? I'm sure it had something to do with the fact that we rarely get snow in D/FW for the Holidays...but I think it's more than that.

On December 24th I was driving down the road and I really can't remember what song was on the radio, but it was inspirational. So I was already thinking what a great day it was and how lucky I was to see the falling snow, especially with so many people (or what seems to be) having left the world this year. I felt so grateful and was reflecting on all the good in my life and even though there was a little bit of disappointment this Christmas...it seem to all vanish the minute it started snowing.

Just then, I drove past a scene that I will never forget. It was one gentleman that seemed to feel the same way I did about the snow and beauty it brought. He was dancing around in the snow with his head looking up towards the sky and seemed to being enjoying that very minute. And right next to that, was a family of 3-4 people that had pulled their truck over on the side of the road to pay tribute to a loved one that was killed in that very spot.

I thought to myself, that sums it all up. The beauty of life and the sadness of death all in one split second. I actually started crying as I passed this scene (remember, I'm sentimental). It just reinforced what I was already thinking at that very moment...

Life is so short and there is no promise of tomorrow and that we need to enjoy every day to the fullest. If we were to sit at a round table with others and all turn over our cards, which represent our problems...I'd be willing to bet, we would gladly take our own back.

I believe that God does not give us anything we cannot handle, or that he does not equip us to handle. I know some days it seems like it's more than we can bare, but all we need to do is focus our attention elsewhere.

I hope each of you were able to find some beauty and comfort in the beautiful landscape that God provided this Christmas, even if 2009 was not your best year. It's almost like he sent that as a reminder that it's going to be okay.