It’s December 11, 2021 Last year the United States and the rest of the world was hit by the Covid-19 virus. They made vaccines available early this year. Joe and I finished our second Moderna immunization injections in April. After missing out on Christmas with the kids last year we’ve been hopeful all year that we’d have this Christmas together, we felt much more confident. This summer we had a family gathering with all the kids and grandchildren. We went to our grandson’s graduation from High School. We visited my parents in the nursing home. I’m so glad we had those opportunities. We never know what tomorrow brings. I talked to our children, and we all planned to get together on January 2nd for our Christmas. That way nobody needs to rush through all their home Christmases and can have their spouse’s family gathering out of the way. Such was the plan but not the outcome. The Delta variant hit, and we felt we could get past that one because more and more were getting vaccinated. Now it’s the omicron variant. We’re now back to a separate Christmas celebration. Presents and well wishes will be sent via porch delivery or hand over. Face to face will be by video messenger, but Christmas will be had. If you are like me and have poor health and need to avoid large groups, you’re not alone. I do get sad, but I have the prayers of family and friends. I have the knowledge that this holiday is not just about Santa and presents. It’s about Jesus birth. God being born on earth as an infant. May God bless all this holiday season. Remember, Jesus our savior was born.