Christmas Day has just begun and so far it’s the best Christmas to date. Yesterday our Christmas Eve was filled with so many joyous moments. We both were emotional all day and couldn’t contain ourselves. At 11 p.m. last night Frank wanted to find a midnight Mass so we could go again!
We started the day at Little Sisters of the Poor visiting Mary Walker. The last time we saw Mary was on our wedding day so we were very overdue. But it didn’t faze her. We handed out candy to all the seniors we would pass in the halls. A few stopped to chat about their lives. One caressed Frank’s shoulder the whole time she talked to him. I was dying with laughter inside. As we ate lunch the sisters walked in and started servicing the residence. It was a sight to see. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and had so much love to give.
And then all of a sudden Santa ho ho ho’d his way in the room with several elves. Christmas music started to blare over the intercom. The elves passed out gifts and placed Santa hats on everyone. Some of the girl elves started dancing with the male residences. It was amazing. I felt like I was at a party! The whole time Mary just smiled. She seemed very much at peace. I know every time she sees us we remind her of my grandma. I know it probably is tough sometimes because she misses her dearly. But yesterday she seemed blissful. It was a sight to see.
Our Mass was unbelievable. It was the first time since Frank and I started dating that we went to Sacred Heart for Christmas Mass. We usually go to Holy Trinity to see Father John but this year we decided we needed to start a tradition at our parish. I may have said this before but I don’t think it can be said enough, Father Stanger has a gift. I get so excited when he is the presiding priest because he has amazing homilies. He really gets you thinking. His homily was about how we really don’t know what day Jesus was born. It could be Nov. 1st or July 4th. December 25th is just the day we celebrate it. His message was everyday we should act as if it is the birth of Our Savior. What a concept! Everyone is so happy on Christmas to be with loved ones and celebrating. Why can’t we always be so happy? Wouldn’t the world be a better place if everyday was Jesus’ birthday? Amen! That’s the new way I am going to try and live my life. Every day we should rejoice! Our Savior has been born! If I really could live my life like that everyday then people would really be able to God through me. He would be flying out my fingertips as I typed and flowing out of my mouth when I spoke. That would be a revolutionary way to live.
With such a holy day already, who knows what the rest of Christmas will bring. Praise be to God, Our Savior is born!
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