Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. A time when most people are happy, loving and giving, however, Christmas this year may well be a sad time for  many people also. In particular those who have lost someone dear to them since last Christmas. Holiday times seem to bring it all home to us all the more.  We can no longer share that special time with our dearly departed loved one.  Our thoughts turn to happier times when we were together and although memories can be sweet, they can also be upsetting. It is now over four years since both of my parents went to be with the Lord.  Time is a great healer but nothing can ever take the place of a loved one.

 I ask a special blessing upon those of you who are experiencing grief this Christmas time and I ask that the Lord will uphold and sustain you.  He is always there, even when we feel totally alone.  He is only a prayer away
 

I found this poem recently and it touched my heart. It has a special meaning to me now that my parents are no longer able to spend Christmas with me. I hope that it will be of comfort to someone reading this now.
 

First Christmas With Jesus
 

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below,
with tiny lights, like heaven's stars, reflecting in the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear,
for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
 

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, but
the sound of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up  here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,
for it is beyond  description, to hear the angels sing.
 

I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart,
But I am not so far away. We really aren't apart. So be happy for
me dear ones. You know I hold you dear and
 be glad I'm spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.
 

I send you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory, of my undying love.
After all "Love" is the gift, more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
 

Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do,
for I can't count the blessings or love He has for each of you.
So, have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.
Remember, I'm spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.

~ Author unknown ~
 

I would love to be able to give credit to the author of this beautiful poem, but unfortunately  it just had 'Author unknown'
written underneath it.  Thank you, whoever you are, you must have a special gift from God to be able to write something as lovely as this.  I am sure that it has been, and will continue to be a blessing to many.