Who Is Erika Anyway?

I had a fantastic Christmas, I don't know about you. I was so blest by gifts, cards, IM, and spending time with family. I always kind of have this let down feeling when it's over, I love Christmas so much that I want it to last forever. But it wouldn't be as special if it was everyday. That got me thinking what makes it special?  Christmas morning brings anticipation, icy air warmed by a fire, krinkling of paper,  laughter and smiles at the conclusion of surprises,  baking of cardomen bread, hot coffee brewing, more aromas arising from the kitchen as the meal starts being made. By the afternoon everyone has gathered together to celebrate with more gifts and laughter, filling your appetite with the luscious meal that has been slaved over. The evening is spent reminiscing and playing with the new gadgets.  Then when you end the day were you started it snug in your bed you might reminisce all the way back to the first Christmas where there was a young girl about my ag...

 December, a time were I go absolutely ballistic!  You just get done being thankful for everything you have and then........ ZAP. It's time to bake, shop, wrap, decorate, attend parties and rehearse. Now you have made it to the second week in December.  Get ready for trying to watch every holiday special known to man, and for goodness sakes if they play Santa Baby one more time    you will scream.  Then you go on pinterest to findnthat holiday tip you pinned back in August. But insteas you find the December devotional and start reading it. Suddenly you remember why we have this holiday in the first place. It's Jesus's birthday,  so instead of that holiday tips you create a poster for the family room that says   Jesus is The Reason For The Season ,  much better settle down and listen tomcarols. Happy holidays everyone!