It is Christmas time and the end of another year looms. But for the moment, it is time to celebrate the meaning of one who gave all to come to this earth, born in poverty and low expectations, and take on the greatest responsibilities bequeathed to man. Yes, man he was but God he is! Despite all the commercialism of this season, the shopping and spending, the partying and carousing, one thing is true - the birth of our Savior brings hope to our troubled world. The world economy is recovering from the shambles of the past few years but we look forward in hope to a better time and a better land. Despite the difficult times many of us have experienced, financially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, the season of Christmas reminds us that the babe in the manger brings us everlasting hope for the future.
For our family, Christmas gives us another opportunity to recall the many blessings we have received, the many good things that have happened to us, and the many joys that we have experienced, collectively and individually. It is no wonder that my blogs have become less frequent in recent months. It is a testament to my improved health and well being. My health is significantly better than a year ago; My wife and I watch our children grow older and take on more responsibilities in their professional lives, as our daughter has finally flown the coop and now lives in Memphis Tennessee. She graduated for law school this year and passed the Florida bar exams. Now, she is a clerk to a Federal Judge in the Western District of Tennessee. We enjoy watching our grand-children grow up bearing the great potential of what God wants them to be.
And so, we wish you and every member of your family, all the blessings that come with the joy of Christmas and best wishes for a new year of good health, fullness of life, and joys forevermore.
With love and blessings,
Len
