Just when you thought it was easy...

Today was a difficult day in church.  There were many times I just wanted to burst out crying.  Through Christmas songs, through the sermon, you name it and I could've lost it.  I really had to hold back on the tears.  In part I was thinking of the baby Jesus, born simply to die for me and you, and how awesome His story is.  I was also thinking about some people in our church who lost spouses this year, namely a young gal whose husband passed of cancer.  In another sense I was thinking how this "would" be my baby's first Christmas and how joyous it would be.  I thought how I'd be gazing into his little face while singing, "Joy to the World" and just feeling such awe at another new life, another child to raise.  Alas, my arms were empty and my heart a bit sad, but how can I still not have hope when I hear the story of Jesus?  I'm thankful I can hope in Him.  Remember to thank Him this Christmas season.  He truly is the Reason.  The reason to live, the reason to hope, the reason to love.  Merry Christmas, friends!