It's Christmas Eve, everybody! Time to get the presents under the tree and make sure that the main PRESENT is in your hearts!

Today is going to be a busy one! Liz and Dan just went to the airport to pick up Rosie and Ron who are flying in from Brooklyn. Rick and I will head off to the doctor in about an hour to find out what our next step is for my surgery. The MRI showed another growth, so we are trusting in the Lord's hand of guidance for what the road looks like ahead. We always know that His hand is the best one to hold and will ALWAYS take us where we need to be.

Prayers are needed for Rick's mom who is non-responsive after her heart and breathing stopped on Monday night. She is in ICU on a respirator, so we have been spending our time at the hospital these past few days (in between my doctors and working and shopping and cooking). God knows all these things, and He also will not give us more than we can handle. So we are praying for peace this Christmas in all our lives.

Peace to you all - and a bundle of great joy to everyone as we walk on the trail of life! It's always filled with surprises - but not to the One who paved the way ahead of us. MERRY CHRISTMAS!