Cards

If there is one thing that I manage to do pretty good, its sending cards. I try to remember as many birthdays and holidays as I can with cards to those I love and dear friends. I'm not fanatical. I don't send 4th of July cards, but I do try to send the major holidays. Today I sent my Christmas cards.

Christmas

Not too many are reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas this year it seems like. Shopping centers had their Christmas wares out for sale even before halloween was over. Cities put up their "holiday" lights before Thanksgiving arrived. Hopefully the true meaning of Christmas won't be overshadowed in the hearts and minds of people as the day approaches. Christmas comes from the Old English Crīstes mæsse, Christ's festival. We should be celebrating Christ's birth. The best place to do that I think is in your heart. Truly believe that He is and that He is a rich rewarder of those who diligently seek him. Not only is Christ the rewarder, He is the reward.

Today I did most of my Christmas shopping. I only have one person left to buy for. I didn't even leave until 4pm. And amazingly traffic wasn't that bad. I guess everyone was already home from being out at 4am for store openings.

A time to be thankful

Today is Thanksgiving and we are heading over to my aunt Wanda's house for dinner. This year, I am so thankful for the many friends and family that have stood by me this past year. I'm still battling the depression, and my bankruptcy is final, but things are really positive in my life thanks to those I have around me. I also want to thank Air1 for being such an inspiration to me. I listen to this station during my commute to and from work. Air1 is such a blessing.