Merry Christmas to All - I am humbled indeed

How do I begin to express my thanks for all of you.  The friends I have made in my year and half of blogging have almost become a second family to me.  I find it so relaxing each morning to sit with my coffee and read your blog posts.  Some happy, some sad, some funny, some encouraging.  You each hold a special place in my heart, and I appreciate you following my blog and commenting on my little piece of the world.

I was especially touched this morning by a comment that was made on my blog last evening.  I do not know the person who visited my blog, nor can I contact them, as they are a no-reply commenter, but it seems somewhat magical that her name is Mary.  

Mary wrote that she was preparing for bed, feeling lonely and sad, and wondering what the good of Christmas was...when she stumbled upon my blog...and in her words...

"... the music, pictures and comments have brought great comfort to me."

I cannot begin to say how sad, happy and humble those few words have made me feel.  I am so sad that so many people live an unhappy life.  I feel guilty almost for all of my blessings, when so many people are suffering so much.  I feel happy that I can bring some ray of sunshine into someone's life...and I feel humble that I have been given the ability to make someone's day a little brighter.

At this time of year, we celebrate the birth of our Savior.  Christmas isn't about the presents, decorations or food.  It's about giving of ourselves to those who need it most.  It's making others happy, if only for a short time. 

On a night so many, many years ago, when Mary & Joseph were wandering....looking for a place to stay....for a little warmth and comfort...in their time of need...it wasn't in a fancy place that our Lord was born...but in a humble manger...but because of that magical & Silent Night...when God became man...we are reminded not just today, but every day, of how God truly does love us.

And as we visit each other's blogs, offering our comments on life,  it is humble to know, at least for me, that I have made a difference in even one person's life, when they, too, were wandering and looking for a place of comfort & joy.

Merry Christmas to you Mary, 

and to all of my wonderful blogging friends.

Wishing you a season of blessings and happiness.