Here we are, suddenly and unexpectedly sharing the Christmas holidays with our precious sons and daughters. Our hurry-to-beat-the-snow drive up to Seattle then led to being gloriously snowed-in, leading to numerous slumber parties, snacks, movies, pots of freshly-brewed coffee, very little exercise -oh well- and as we ponder this priceless gift of family time (that includes many of our treasured spiritual sons and daughters here, too) we reflect on how Christmas 2008 has been one big fat package with a bow on top – such a surprise from Him. I hope you, too, are gleaning the very best from your present circumstances, whatever they might be. Our surprise required lots of flexibility and spontaneity on our part, and at times I’m sure, hefty doses of grace and patience from those hosting us (thanks everyone!) but my heart is singing as I seek Him on this special day….remember, don’t demand perfection or you’ll miss all the fun! God’s kisses usually come mixed in with all of our human-ness and that’s a universal condition. Whatever, whenever, however TRUST IN HIM…Psalm 125:1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people from this time forth and forevermore…God’s great grace and love to you today…