:: in the meadow we can build a snow man::

Tis' the season. Christmas lights are up, Christmas music is showing up on the radio and my personal favorite, the HALLMARK CHANNEL!!! Yep...that's right. The hallmark channel airs Christmas movies back to back all month long. Sure, the acting is pretty horrible, and the story lines are predictable. But with the corny and cheesy plots comes a little glimmer of holiday hope. One problem here in Denver though, is that it doesn't look or feel like Christmas. It has been in the 60's and there is not a single flake of snow in sight.

This year, I have been more in the Christmas spirit than ever. So much so, that I put a Christmas countdown paper chain up in my athletic training room. I have come to the conclusion that there are two specific reasons why I am full of Christmas cheer this year.

1. I miss my family. And when I say family, I mean my immediate family and friends in Durango. The random people that I run into on Main street or in Durango Joe's. Also, due to the craziness of my job, I haven't been able to spend quality time with my family in far too long. I am counting down the days until I can wake up in the morning and share a cup of coffee with my Dad and watch it snow.

2. Even more reason to celebrate....I have survived the first semester, managing all the student athletes on my own. Against all odds and when people thought I wouldn't be able to do it....I HAVE. I survived. Even when people had set me up for failure, doubted my abilities and made me feel second rate, I have taken on the challenge and owned it.

So take that!!!!

So Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday's everyone!!! I hope that you all find reasons to celebrate.

A fetus in Mary, a force in you. He will do what you cannot do. Wasn’t this the promise of Jesus?

The same hand that pushed the rock from the tomb can shove away your discouragement. The same power that stirred the still heart of Christ, can stir your flagging faith. The same strength that put Satan on his heels can, and will, defeat Satan in your life. The same power which brought Christ into Mary’s world, will bring Christ into your world.