Christmas and even the more secular celebrations from which many of our traditions arise, is also about the coming of light into the world. At time when our days are the shortest, and the weather the coldest, there comes the warmth of family and friends, the security of our traditions, and the light of love.

This is obviously the time set aside to contemplate the ?bounty? we?ve been provided. While this has probably not been my best year, it certainly has not been the worst year. I have been blessed throughout the year, and have so much more than so many.

I remember the many Sunday’s we would go over to Patterson Springs (very small community outside of Shelby, N.C.), for dinner at Grandmothers. What great fun.