But wait, there is a child....

Harrison and Gabriel, our twin boys were here for only a short time before they passed into eternity. Their bodies too fragile for the early delivery that forced them from safety into a tragic world. My only grandchildren were boys. Two twin brothers in heaven.

Here I am entering my golden years with an empty knee and hollow holiday. They would be teenagers now and squealing about presents under the tree, fighting, laughing, living. But they are are not here and there is a hole instead.

So quiet with out children during the holidays. Why put up the tree? Just the two of us older folk, and an empty nest. But wait, there is a child. Baby Jesus was born and we can celebrate His arrival this Christmas. He is our hope, our Savior from the darkness. Bringing us into His light and family.

Psalms 42:11

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.