Considering the Christmas holiday this year, considering the decidedly modified format, leaves me solo this particular Christmas Eve.

But I don’t fret or worry, no concern rather, looking forward to things slowed, my soul slowed, to ponder the miracle of the manger.

God is near.

Invited to join extended family; most grateful for that inclusion, the opportunity to spend time with others, loved ones all,

However I think I’ll take a different tact; trimmed down to the minimum, holiday music, a blanket, and the manger,

Pondering the manger, pondering the manger.

God is near.