As you can tell with the folks on this site, you never have to row your boat alone.
The month of December hits alot of us hard. My late brother who was killed in an accident at 21, was born on DEC. 8TH, and killed on Jan 2nd. My Father passed away on Dec. 2nd. My mother was diangnosed with cancer in Dec. and we lost her 6 months later. Then i lost a daughter to ALS, who was also diagnosed in the month of Dec. So it makes it very hard to enter into a month of such a joyous time with Jesus Christ, but hold the fear close to you in knowing that this time is not without sadness and worry.
I have always tried to live this month through my children and grandkids,being able to salvage myself through their excitement and smiles.
To all, may you have a Merry Christmas, cherish what and who you have and God Bless each one of you!!