Reflective Day. Remembering past Christmas's and the now empty seats at the table, thankful for many blessings that God has given me over my life. A family. It really is the most precious of all gifts. Never to be taken for granted, in it we connect, we love, we share, we celebrate, we grieve, we reach out to embrace, hug, kiss, laugh & cry. I have spent time today, looking through photos, fond memories come to mind, a mixture of emotions rise, smiles and a few laughs at some funny moments (our family certainly has many of these.. especially with my brother, Rod Linklater), holidays, family occasions and everyday activities captured across decades. Babies are now parents, adults and grandparents. A few tears falls as I look back on loved ones no longer with us. A sadness too, as I miss my family in the States 🇺🇸. I am not the only one... I have many dear friends who tonight are missing their family members separated for another Christmas day. You are all in my prayers tonight. 🙏
I spend this evening watching the Carols, I'm a traditionalist at heart, with fond memories there too! The Hallelujah Chorus is sung, I can only imagine how this must sound in heaven... for tonight a little heaven comes to earth as we remember and give thanks to God for the gift of His Son, Jesus who came to light a path of Salvation for all those who choose to believe.
Merry Christmas 🎄
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