Let the holidays begin...

I was one of the very few people to actually work in Washington DC today.  This was very evident by the obvious absence of bumper to bumper traffic as I cruised along on the freeway.  While heading in to work I also showed courage in the face of danger.  My old arch nemesis and I were once again toe to toe as we meet every holiday season.  That's right, Christmas music- my age old foe!  I am not a fan of the stuff, but today I made an exception.  I threw on "rockin around the Xmas tree", and held on tightly to the steering wheel for my trip into the city.

Although I make it out to be terrible, I do find some solace from Christmas music.  Most often the songs carry a message we should all take to heart the entire year, rather than focus on peace and merriment with each other for approximately one month.  Tonight I am lying in bed and wondering what if... What if we took responsibility for our own actions?  What if we were all blind to each other's differences and just freely gave mercy and grace, rather than harboring it like valuables in a safe.

The holidays bring all kinds of incredible messages.  I saw a message posted on Facebook today with a picture of Billy Graham.  He is a man full of passion, but his passion comes from somewhere other than vein self accomplishment.  I enclosed his message below, and I wish everyone an outstanding weekend.