This year I spent the holy holiday with my maternal cousins in NC. It was a short trip, but very full and very good. I hope that y'all were able to find some joy this season, even if you were separated from loved ones.
On Christmas Eve day I drove to Raleigh and made it to my great Aunt and Uncle's house before dark. That evening we went to Bayleaf Baptist Church (where my family has gone for years and Pops is the Senior Adult Minister). The Christmas by Candlelight service was lovely. Two of my cousins and one of their friends joined us. After church we met at another Aunt and Uncle's house and a bunch of us chilled and had Christmas chili.
On Christmas Day Aunt S., Pops and I went over to Amber and Heather's for brunch and a few hours of just chilling and watching A Christmas Story. That was a blast, despite the pouring down rain.
That night Aunt S and I went back to Aunt C's. My cousin and his wife were around with their new baby (born on the 22). It was fun. I received a very fun gift from my cousins. Comfy pj's, slippers, two ornaments and a Packers cup. I love it!
All in all Christmas was wonderful. I wasn't with my parents and Grandma, but I was surrounded by people that love me, celebrating the birth of my Savior that loves me more than my family combined. I totally basked in the love.
Before Christmas I eeked out as much of the spirit as possible visiting different Christmas services at churches around town, and participating in the VA Christmas Spectacular. I must say that between time with my family, friends and Christmas events, it was a great Christmas and I am very blessed. Now I am praying for a joyous 2010 where I can spend the 365 serving others and having an impact on the kingdom. More on my 2010 goals on the 1st!
Till then, God bless.
-ME-
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