Merry Christmas to all!  Gina and I have been up since around 3:30am when Brayden first reared his head.  Trevin awoke shortly afterward, so I guess we were all excited to see what Santa had brought us!!  We just happened to get an "early" start on the day and on opening gifts!!

It has been a real joy to watch our boys "hard at work" this morning, doing what boys should be on a Christmas morn.  Being able to watch these two "gifts" in action reminds me of the world's greatest gift, Jesus Christ.  "For God so loved the world that he GAVE his only begotten son . . . "  What an awesome gift that God would GIVE and GIVE UP his only son for us! 

We hope that your personal celebration is filled with love, togetherness, and the warmth of family today.  Our day will be filled with appreciation for the many who continue to help us in so many ways, and for the God who makes all things possible.  We are simply thankful to be together, no matter the location or circumstance. 

Merry Christmas all!

Martin