Blessings of Christmas

As the wreaths get hung, the ornaments are put in their place,

and the star is placed on the top of the tree,

I look around my home in gratitude.

I love Christmas.

I love the season.

 I love when it snows.

 I love seeing friends and family.

 I'm grateful I am around my little ones so much.

Their excitement rubs off on me.

 I am grateful for the help my husband has been as he puts up the lights,

the trees,

as he runs errands to help as I get busier.

I love singing with the choir.

The music of the season is magical.

I am grateful for parents and grandparents who taught me it is more fun to give than to receive.

Mostly I am grateful for the reason we celebrate Christmas.

 For the birth of our Savior,

 for His life,

 how He lived and what He gave to me.

It is a beautiful time to stop and reflect.

 As I look at each ornament,

 at the lights,

 at the star,

I am reminded how blessed I am.