'Twas the day before Christmas

I had one of the best Christmas Eves in living memory yesterday.

We started the day by joining some friends for breakfast at their home. As well as the usual Christmas excitement there are two birthdays to be celebrated in their home at this time of year so they invite a bunch of people to breakfast to join in the festivities. It was wonderful to catch up with them as well as a few mutual friends that we only get to see on such occasions.

Then it got even better.

For the first time that I can remember I didn’t need to do any Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve. I didn’t even shop on Saturday. I was all finished by Friday afternoon. That is a marvellous accomplishment for me. I don’t know what you’re like with Christmas shopping but I don’t generally get started until the day before Christmas. You have no idea what a relief it is not to have to face the throngs of Christmas Eve shoppers.

Last night it was all capped off brilliantly.

We went to a Christmas Eve concert with Andy James Court and his Supernatural Gospel Choir. It was just wonderful. I don’t think any one left without a smile on their face. We had an absolute blast looking ahead to Christmas and celebrating all that today means. The concert was organised by our church so I helped set up, then I was the MC and I gave a short message about the meaning of Christmas. I helped a little with packing up afterwards before heading home.

Of course the day wasn’t over.

Pauline wrapped lots of gifts and I helped out just a little bit while watching Christmas Vacation on TV. Once Pauline had gone to bed I got to wrap some gifts for her before slipping into bed. It didn’t take me long to drift off to sleep.

I hope the lead up to Christmas has been a good one for you and that you’ll have opportunity to share Christmas with those you love today.

Posted by Rodney Olsen

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