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  Hi, Page Turner here! I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas season! This season has seemed to blow by so fast with school work, shopping, movies, and cooking. It's only a few days until Christmas, and it feels as if we have just finished Thanksgiving.
 This Christmas, I don't know about you, but I've found it very easy to be distracted: television shows (Dr. Who, anyone?), gift-giving, buying, and wrapping; the stress of the holidays,  Christmas music the ensuing memories, both good and bad, Christmas traditions, gatherings, candy, Christmas programs, and, oh yeah,
SQUIRREL!
Sometimes, I need help remembering the real reason for the season. My heart can feel discontent, sad, and burdened during the holiday season, as we all try to celebrate Christmas and combat stress. It's important to remember that no matter who you are, what kind of Christmas you are having, and no matter what's going on, Jesus is still the reason for the season: and the message is still the same. We can come to Him for forgiveness of our sins. He loves us and gives us a relationship with Him. That's comforting to know that in the holiday season, when I start to get distracted. Going back to the real reason of Christmas, gives me peace. When Christ was born, the shepherds rejoiced and the angels proclaimed peace. The Prince of Peace is our Savior. That's a great reason to celebrate Christmas! I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Lord, and the peace and love that comes from knowing Him. Merry Christmas!!
                                             
                                                                           ---page turner 
This is completely and utterly my dog, Fox. Down to those big, adoring, goofy, lovable eyes, and slobbery, 'ole nose! :)





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