Christmas Makes Me Cry

This morning I went out shopping for the last minute gifts. (How could I forget pajamas for Christmas Eve?!?) Anyway, while I was out I saw people with armloads and cartloads of stuff hustling and bustling – and I thought we are so blessed. In general, we are blessed as a nation. But I know that I specifically – I have been obscenely blessed. I didn’t lose a family member this year – my children, husband, parents and grandparents are present. We all have homes. We all have clothing, food, the means to purchase neccessities, as well as, cars and other frivolities. We have the joy (and sometimes annoyance) of each other. When I stop to think about all God has given me this Christmas ~ it makes me cry. And, I guess God knew what I was thinking this morning. Because, as I finished my shopping and headed back home, I turned on the radio just as this song came on.

I think of loved ones who’ve passed away
And I pray their resting in a better place
I think of memories of years gone by
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry

I think of soldiers across the sea
Sometimes I wonder its them instead of me
For my freedom they give their lives
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry

Tears of thankfulness, tears of hope
I cry tears of joy at Christmas cause I know
There is peace on earth for every heart to find
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry

I think of families, I think of home
And say a prayer for those who spend this time alone
Cause love can reach out into a silent night
And that’s why Christmas makes me cry

Tears of thankfulness, tears of hope
I cry tears of joy at Christmas cause I know
There is peace on earth for every heart to find
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry

I think of Mary and the virgin birth
And I’m amazed at how much God thinks we’re worth
That He would send His only Son to die
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry

Tears of thankfulness, tears of hope
I cry tears of joy at Christmas cause I know
There is peace on earth for every heart to find
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry

Merry Christmas,