THIS LIFE IS FILLED with so many beautiful moments of love and grace and joy. And there are miracles, large and small. Like the Christmas Eve, many years ago, when I made one last sweep through the house before bed, only to discover our cat, Tiger, had nestled himself among the animals at the manger. I still cannot explain how he jumped up and positioned himself there, not a shepherd nor camel nor angel disturbed.

My prayer for you is that the wonder of this holy night wraps around you with so much comfort and joy it lasts the whole year through.

Merry, merry Christmas, my friend, to you and all of yours.