Merry Christmas!

The light of Christ is in our home. We are happy. We have prayed that Charles will be with us, and that it will not feel any different. I fully expect our prayers to be answered. Why? Because Charles loves Christmas, and he will want to spend it with us, just as much as we want him here. I know that Heavenly Father will hear our prayers. He already has. 

I am finding myself much more comfortable with having Charles around in spirit -- though physical would be preferred of course -- but having him around in spirit is like having pure joy infused throughout my soul. It is an indescribable feeling. I am discovering how truly deep our love is, and how timeless and limitless our love is -- it will take an eternity with Charles for me to be satisfied. As a family we are growing more comfortable with the reality of how things are, and our new relationship with Charles/daddy. It is different, but now it has taken on a whole new romantic, and other-worldy level for all of us. 

With death, Charles has become an immortal hero to us. He is not restricted to mortal ability and frailty. He is powerful, and magnificent. He is happy, and free. I know he still stands guard over our family in a way more powerful than ever before. It is an awesome reality. He is always near us, never doubt that. He is our protector, and guardian. Oh, how we love him! 

So, my friends and family, please don't worry about us. We are golden. Truly. We are so very blessed. We feel no hole in our hearts this Christmas -- there is no emptiness. No despair. We have peace and joy. We have the spirit of Christ that has blanketed us in His love. So far, it has been one of the best Christmas times ever. The only tears we have cried are of joy and gratitude. 

I believe there is Christmas in the Spirit World, too. Of course there is! Actually, I believe that the Christmas Spirit -- that thick, tangible light that we feel -- might just be our ancestors and loved ones on the other side of the veil, gathering near us to join with us in celebrating the birth of Christ. Is that not a pleasant thought? The angels are just as excited and grateful for Jesus' birth as we mortals are! Perhaps it is they who fill the world with the Christmas Spirit? Perhaps the angels fill the world with the Spirit of Christ? Just a thought. Angels we have heard on High, indeed! 

Remember to put Christ in Christmas. 

He is everything. 

Oh, how we love Jesus here in the van Ormer home!