Update Christmas Eve, 2009

Dearest friends,

This will be my shortest post to date. On this holy night, my heart is so full, and my mind mostly empty. I have much to tell you, but tomorrow will come soon enough. I am dazzled by the love of God in sending His dear Son to our upside-down world. He has come to love us, and that's that. I'm awestruck. And practically speechless.

You have all been the very best Christmas present I have ever received outside of Jesus Himself. I cherish you more than words can express.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas. Actually, a merry BIG Christmas. The gift He gave is much too big to fit in any one's stocking.

Talk to you tomorrow after this silent night. We shall continue to go forth like the angels saying,
"Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth, Peace, Goodwill toward men!"

Your Merry friend on the pilgrim road,

Loriann