Merry Christmas Eve!

It's a different Christmas for us. We usually travel to Knoxville for a few days before Christmas and stay through till Pam's birthday. That gives us about a week to chill, unwind, see family, etc... etc. Because of a couple of reasons, we are actually traveling twice this year. I wont bore you with the details, so keep reading.

What this has meant for us, and for our families, is change. No one, and I mean, no one, likes change. It always makes us a little uncomfortable. But for me, this change has been good. It's given us more time to think, and be thankful. It's given us a fresh perspective.

Last night, when Pam, Ben and I sat down for our traditional "night before we leave for Knoxville Shrimp dinner" (we've done that for 15 years!), everything seemed a little new. And hey, isn't that the point? Christmas, celebrating the birth of Christ, should make everything feel new. He brings new life, new choices, new opportunities... new birth.

So, whether you find yourself knee deep in Christmas tradition, surrounded by family, laughs, and noise, or maybe in a more quiet, reflective situation... remember, it's Christmas... celebrate the new, and don't be afraid to do it in a new way.

Merry Christmas from Eddie, Pam and Ben!