White Christmas

Yes my friends, it is indeed a White Christmas here. Some of you may be thinking that I'm crazy for being excited for a white Christmas, but it is a big deal to get snow here. Especially during Christmas. I had high expectations for this new system, but nothing like this. It started out with predictions of 3-4 inches, then this morning it was upgraded to 4-8 and now it is 6-12. We haven't got anything like this in some time. Right now we have over 5 inches, and I hope we get more!

I'm not a big fan of getting in the snow, but I think this time I will. Usually our snows are slushy and just cold rain, so it isn't fun at all. But I know this time it will be a ton of fun. So watch out, I may be sledding into your neighborhood!

Santa came to the house last night, ha ha. I was given a Xbox 360, while my sisters were given their favorite items as well. And throughout the day I have gotten many others items such as hot plaid shirts that I have been wanting to change my wardrobe. Also some iTunes cards, which I am using to buy an old Jim Verraros CD right now.

But the important thing about this day is because our lord and savior was born. And it also is a symbol of being among family and friends. Also something else; you see the good in some people, and the innocence in a child. Here are two stories I have that may bring tears to your eyes.

Both stories occured at work. The first one was just yesterday when I was running an activity in the building. And there was this cute little boy that was so excited to participate in the activity. I made sure to explain everything to the child with great detail so he could have the most fun. At the end, he said that he loved it, and the people around so so glad that he had fun. And here is the best part, as he starts to walk away, he says, "Will you be celebrating Christmas or Hannukah this year?" I said Christmas. And then he said, "Well then, Merry Christmas!" I thought it was so cute because a child of his age thought and respected the many different cultures that is among us.

This next one really brought a tear to my eye. At work, we had a Santa center and we had a table for children to write letters to "Santa". We had a mailbox and everything. And we would read then to see the many thing people asked for. Many were the usual iPod, American Girl doll requests. But there was one that stood out. It asked Santa to help their parents to stop fighting. It just broke my heart. That child could have asked for anything, and instead it asked for their parents to be on good terms. It's sad because kids should ask for others things from Santa.

But you know what? I feel that this Christmas was filled with many different miracles, and I feel that anything, including that child's situation, can turn around into a positive light.

I wish you all the best Christmas, and a wonderful snow day if you are in my same situation! I will talk to you all soon!

Merry Christmas!

-Tyler