Home For Christmas!

I spoke to my soldier on the phone, the other night. He is coming home for Christmas. I am so excited. I guess you just don't realize how much you can miss someone in your life until you don't get to see them for 6 months.
I miss Aaron, so much.
I can't wait to give him a big hug (and sneak a kiss on the cheek).
I asked him what he wanted me to cook for him. He mentioned a couple of casseroles that he is particularly fond of. I am sure no one will mind.
Then he asked,"Are we going to have a birthday cake?"
If you are not one of my children, you will not understand this request, so I will explain.
Every year while my children were growing up, we celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve.
We had a nice dinner and after dinner, we had birthday cake, with candles. We blew out the candles and sang "Happy Birthday to Jesus".
I wanted them to understand what Christmas was really all about. I didn't want them to think it was just Santa Claus and lots of food, candy and presents.
I explained, to them that Chirstmas is the day we celebrate Jesus' birthday, we give gifts to one another to express our love. We give them to each other because we can't really give them to Jesus. When we show our love for each other and the people we are close to, we are showing our love for Him.

"Are we going to have a birthday cake?"

I wiped the tears from my eyes and answered, "Of course, we will!"

I guess my soldier misses our family Christmas traditions as much as I miss him.

Thank you Lord for my children. They know how to make me feel special.