Blessings for those who are in the midst of their Hannukah celebrations, for those who have just marked the solstice, and those, like our family, preparing for Christmas! there is something so powerful about the way it all comes together.

We are looking forward to our Christmas Eve celebrations with neighbours and friends through fellowship and worship. This year, Andy and Rowan will serve the Communion with me (Ro is in charge of the candles being passed out for the lighting and singing of Silent Night) at church after a visit with neighbour's who are expecting a Special Guest.

Personally, while I adore the holiness of those closing candlelit lines of Silent Night, I am looking forward to the equally holy family snuggle Christmas morning as we open our stockings, gathered up in the bed together.

We have plans to visit with family and take some dedicated family time for the three of us with a trip to Toronto to see some of the sights that will be new-to-Rowan, and favourites of ours.

However you celebrate, wherever you are~ may the season be filled with a sense of hope and wonder. See you in 2009!