So many of you have said that as you shop, dine, entertain, decorate, buy trees, visit Santa and bake that you are mindful and soberly aware that many fellow countrymen and women are engaged in war, in danger and sacrificing themselves on many levels through their commission. In return, Micah (and countless others) are mindful of us. Christmas is mystical - God becomes man - a virgin gives birth - angels appear to shepherds - a manger the chosen bed for the Messiah - the incomprehensible becomes consuming comprehension.
Is Christmas 2006 a little mystical?
There is a feeling; an experience, a strong tether to Iraq; a conduit keeping us close to Micah.
Or is the same as it always is in the ways of the Lord - Acts of Love.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John3:16
Noel
A Christmas reflection
Magnificent angels manifest joy
His birth disarmed death’s claim
Heavenly jewels crowned the world
Earth tendered a manger plain
God’s love for all mankind
Marked humans all the same
His finding quenches the searching soul
Even those who deny speak his name
There will be a Merry Christmas between Micah and all of us .
Between Iraq and the United States.
Because...
Christ is Born - Let us glorify Him forever!
2 comments:
Hey Micah and everyone... Merry Christmas.
This was a sober Christmas this year for me. I rejoiced in the birth of our savior as always yet something seemed to be missing. I didn't get to do the Aunt Ginny call (family joke) with you this year and I really missed it, I miss you Micah! I hope that you are well and that the New Year will bring us all joy in your safe return. Love you!!!
This is Alli's roommate Jessica. She posted a link to this blog for everyone to help keep track of Micah also. I just wanted to tell you that my family and I are all praying for him and I think you and Alli are both incredibly strong people, as is Micah, and you will all get through this. I have met you once before, but I am sure I will meet you again. Until then, you are in my prayers. Happy New Years.
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