Teacher's teacher

With my daughter and two boys with me - minus one who is presently in Cebu but just called up to greet us - spaghetti, cake, shrimps, crabs, special ribs, fruit salad - gifts from my children - my Christmas is complete.

Deep in my heart, Christmas is more than all the materials we prepare or receive, it is being alive, being grateful for the years of living life to its fullest, being a pilgrim on earth. All these plus the special opportunity to become a parent to such magnificent children - no wonder some say: I can go back to my Maker with humility and offer everything to Him.

Today is Christmas. Thank you Jesus for being with us once again in a special way. Bless the families gathered in your name. December 24 turned December 25, actually a Merry Christmas. To the whole world, the blogosphere in particular, let the spirit envelop us as we wait for the coming of the New Year now that Jesus is in our midst, Emmanuel, God is with us.