I have to say that I have really had a hard time here lately and the thought of "Christmas" just made it worse! This year like never before has been rough on our family economically and spiritually. This year just seemed to be a reminder of how bad its gotten. I have gr8 kids they wouldn't tell us what they wanted because they know we don't really have it to give, we did get each of them a little something. But Saturday night when we went to Christmas even service, something changed. As we were walking into the sanctuary, we passed by a large manger scene - my 6yr old could ride the cow- my son started pulling away before I could get ahold of him again he was in the manager scene-hence why I know he could ride the cow- as I was repremanding him he said but mommy I just wanted to touch the hope of the world! It doesn't matter how much I have to give or not give- my hope isn't in things or a good job its in Him!