December 24, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – This time last year was very challenging for my family. As I wrote earlier this fall, my mom had just been taken from us suddenly in a car wreck and my eldest son (at that time seven) was recovering from injuries sustained in the crash. None of us felt like decorating or baking cookies or celebrating much of anything. So, we packed up our RV, put Mom’s mini-Christmas tree up as our decoration, and drove off into the wild. We spent a week hiking in the mountains, fishing, having bonfires, and just being together. We took a break from grief and rested in the wonders of God’s creation.
This break from our heartache was perfect for last year. But now that the raw edge of grief has worn down a bit, we realized that we missed Christmas. It feels like it has been forever since we enjoyed the sounds, smells, and anticipation of this blessed season. And we have determined to really soak it all in this year.
It is challenging with all that is going on in the world. We can’t do all that we would like – no caroling at the nursing home
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