“But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19)

Today has not been easy. In fact, it’s been anything but easy. My grief is heavy. I miss my Grandpa.

And 2018 has been filled with so much death; so much grief. My heart is slowly being pieced back in little ways. And in the midst of my grief, I’m trying to find glimmers of joy. I’m pondering much like Mary.

What I do know is these people, these memories I hold so dear are to be cherished; are to be held in my heart. But more than ever, I need this holy child to come and stir up his power.

Emmanuel; God with us!