Silent Night

I usually hate those sad, sappy Christmas songs that the radio stations play (i.e. Christmas Shoes) not because I don't like to feel sad, but because I think that they are kind of dumb and I usually change the station when one comes on. However, I found this song while looking for a pretty version of Silent Night. I thought that I would share this song with who ever wants to listen to it. It takes a few minutes to listen to and I have to warn you it is a little bit, well not exactly sad, but certainly solemn. It made me stop and think for a minute about all the things that I take for granted in my life (and really how easy my life is). I sometimes forget that not everyone has their entire family within about a 15 minute drive. My heart goes out to those who lie alone in bed at night and wonder about the safety of their loved ones who are thousands of miles away. I thank them for the support they offer to the rest of the world because to be honest I know I could not do either side of that deal. I could no more walk the streets of a war torn city fighting for peace than I could cross the days off the calendar and wonder if Brett would be coming home. I can hardly stand it when Brett travels for work and that is only a few days. I can't imagine not seeing him for a year. I know that the sacrifice of military families is for the betterment of all mankind and I am truly grateful for it. This song inspired me to look for ways to help military families this year. I know that buying a truck for a little boy to open on Christmas day won't replace his father not being there to see him unwrap it, but it is something I can do to show my gratitude. My prayers are with those brave men and women who will spend Christmas day away from their families. I hope for peace in every single little corner of the world and I am going to start with my own little corner of the world. I will forgive Brett for washing all my white socks with a red wash rag. I mean really it's OK I will just look extra festive at the gym, right?

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