Merry Christmas!

Since I am the owner, president, CFO, editor and writer of this blog, I can say "Merry Christmas" to everyone in the blogosphere! Even if you do not believe in Jesus, or that Jesus is the Son of God, I still say Merry Christmas to you! Peace on earth and good will toward men! As my wife and I were busy wrapping Christmas gifts (and presents from Santa) for our children last night, after they had gone to bed (and we were convinced they were asleep), we noticed that the midnight Christmas mass was being broadcast on TV from the Vatican. Christmas had already come to other parts of the world as we were making our final preparations. We had already been to a Christmas Eve service at our church earlier that evening. As most parents, we were happy that we could provide gifts for our children and watch their anticipation grow each day as we got closer to Christmas. Later on this morning we will watch them open presents and see the happiness that it will bring them knowing that Santa and their parents and grandparents, got them many of the toys and things they had hoped for. As I checked the internet news sites this morning, I noticed one story that made me happy. Christmas was now an official holiday in Iraq...yes, Iraq. People in Iraq can now celebrate Christmas openly. Now that is a good thing! There may not yet be peace in that country, but they are getting closer. Here's to all the many service men and women serving there now, who will not be able to be home for Christmas with their families this year. Joy to the World, the Lord has Come! Merry Christmas to you!