Crazy Christmas Eve

We plan and plan for special days. We think in getting the details the way we think they ought to be that everything will be better. Then the craziness begins. The plan and reality do not cooperate. What do we really think we control? What else do we need but to be safe in the hands of God. When we come to understand His safety and protection, we can actually enjoy the craziness all around.

Here are a few of the highlights from Christmas Eve 2009:

• Walmart had no pumpkin, but Super Mercado Monterrey did. Super Mercado Monterrey had no manzana but Walmart did
• Getting a prescription filled at Walgreens in 5 minutes (is that possible?)
• A call from Peru to ask about a recipe
• Videos made in the snow
• Grilling fajitas in the snow (well maybe more drizzle)
• Attempted enforcement of traditions by the youngest.
• Electricity going out
• All but one of the online purchase being delivered
• Not only tracking Santa, but also Caleb as a 4.5 hour trip turned into 12 hours
• Children asking to sleep late on Christmas morning (except for one)

It is better living to be watching for the unexpected than expecting the living to follow our plan. May you enjoy a life of watching God do more than you can explain or imagine. 

Song of the Day 

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Weezer

Dedicated to my kids (thanks for giving me the joy of being your father)

Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"