This year, Mr. Casillas and I had the honor of hosting my family's annual Christmas Eve gathering. Each year, we more or less follow the same routine: Appetizers, wine and champagne; the Christmas play (performed by the children, directed by Lorena, narrated by Lori); Music by Ricky and Mateo; Christmas songs (everyone gets to sing their favorite Christmas song; and this year, Viviana treated us to a sweet Power Point presentation on what Christmas means to her; Dinner (tamales, ham, prime rib, and lots of side dishes); Presents (but before we open them, we have a prayer and everyone takes turns saying what they are grateful for); and we end with dessert and coffee. Then we just hang out until the wee hours.
I feel so blessed to have my family together for this beautiful event but my heart goes out to those who have suffered loss during this season: to the families of the children of Newtown, Connecticut; to our dear friend Ammie who lost her father this Christmas Eve; to all of the families that are struggling; and to those who do not have anyone to spend Christmas with. I pray that our Lord may find his way into their hearts and bring them peace and hope.
Merry Christmas, everybody from our home to yours.
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