We spent a lovely time in Brown County with my family, staying nice and cozy within the confines of our favorite log cabin, Babe Kite. It was a restful, relaxing respite, and oh so wonderful to enjoy quality time with everyone there. On the day of our departure, we woke to see that a soft blanket of whiteness had covered the surrounding area - winter's first snow.
I celebrated my 23rd birthday with my babe and my family, surrounded by those who love me, and was wished well by many. And now Christmas is just around the corner, the time of year when we remember the advent of Christ's humble entrance to our broken world. Our most wondrous gift. How incomprehensible it was, the way in which our mighty God chose to come into our lives. As we remember that day, it is my prayer that we would contemplate how the sacred took on our flesh.
"Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted." {Hebrews 2:14-18}
Let us not lose sight of the meaning of Christmas. We wish you all joy as you celebrate the birth of Jesus, with friends and loved ones near. In His great love, Kelsey for both
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