Another radiant cold cloudy day in Michigan (I believe that a glass is half full), time to walk to lunch.  My coat seems to be no match for the refreshing winter wind.  I look up into the sky wishing for a ray of sunlight but none were to be found.  Lowering my head I feel an unexpected moist droplet upon my cheek.  Hum, must be coming from my eye.  No, there’s another and another.  It’s snowing!  Big white beautiful snowflakes.  Childishly I reached out to catch a few snowflakes in my glove remembering that no two are alike and that in a very short time they will be gone.
 
 For some mysterious reason I begin remembering the many friends that have played an important part in my life, how they were like snowflakes - all different and all beautiful.  Could these wonderful snowflakes be God’s gentle reminder for me to slow down and to remember all the magnificent people that He has brought into my life?
 
 It was at this time I feel another moist droplet upon my cheek, but this one was noticeably different. Unlike the first, which was cold, this one was warm.  Realizing why I had a warm drop of  moisture upon my cheek, I remind myself,  “just keep your head down —- no one will notice.”  God’s mission was accomplished!
 
 But isn’t that what Christmas is about?  Remembering all the wonderful snowflakes that God has placed within our lives.  God introduced us to so many different - beautiful snowflakes and to the most  “PERFECT SNOWFLAKE” of all, His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.  All of these show the greatness of His love for us.
 
 So, this Christmas Season  “Remember the Snowflakes” within our lives and the precious birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  It might cause us to experience a few warm droplets upon our cheeks:  Oh the warmth of God‘s love.  By the way, when you have your head down so no one can see, give thanks to God for all He has given you in life.  No one will notice.
 
  Merry Christmas and God’s Blessings To All,
 
     John