Christmas Eve

So today doesn't really feel like Christmas Eve to me. Maybe it's because I have been sick the last couple of days and managed to only stay standing long enough to go to the Christmas Eve service (I was sweating with a fever the whole entire time I got ready, but thankfully the sanctuary always so cold I felt relativley comfortable)

Or maybe it is just because I'm not used to it being hot in December anymore... after being in Nashville, I've grown to enjoy the cold and think it's just weird that I was at the beach this weekend.

Or maybe it is because I did my christmas shopping before thanksgiving this year because I was just so so excited about getting people gifts!

Whatever the reason... it just doesn't feel like that Christmas time of year. But thats ok. In fact, growing up that Christmas feeling had the most to do with present. Anticipation and desire, I couldn't wait for Christmas to see what I had gotten that year. This year it's different. In fact, this is the first year I haven't made a wish list. I just didn't really care to, I was more thinking of what I would get others.

And that is a nice change for me. I am celebrating Christmas because of Christ, the presents are barely an after thought... which is kinda nice for a change. This year Christmas is all about Christ. The way it should be :o)

p.s. I just love the candle light service and I love candle light :o)