My Best Christmas
this is another one from Myspace as requested by Sam!
Christmas this year(2007) was by far my best. For me Christmas has always been just so-so…….now dont get me wrong having kids and getting to see them open presents has always been amazing!…….but I have never really been “into” Christmas….maybe its having a December 19th birthday. I think as a kid you kind of develop a resentment towards Christmas, you know all your birthday gifts are wrapped in Santa wrapping…..so I just over the years kind of disliked the music, the decorations, and all the cheer.
But this year I LOVE IT ALL! I even loved getting a couple of Birthday gifts with Christmas Wrap……I mean what a great time of the year 
the music, the lights, and all that cheer!……Man am I gonna miss Christmas 
i mean i have been totally converted
Now what do I attribute this radical change to?…….honestly I think it is realizing that it very well could be the last one I get to spend with my Family. Most ( if not all) reading this know of our health concerns, and along with all the terrible things that Cancer and Kidney Failure bring there are some wonderful things as well!
one is the perspective that comes with realizing that you really dont know how anything is going to turn out….it is a frightening and wonderful realization (well for those of us who believe in Jesus) another one is the one you always hear….. taking advantage of every day as if it could be your last. and you know the funny thing is…..it really does change everything:)……….you know if Jesus sees fit to grant me another wonderful Christmas with my Wonderful family i might even get a Chritmas sweater…….. you know the stupid kind
Hey Jeff,
Bless you man. Great to see that you have a blog up. I am sure that many will be blessed by both your pastoral experience, as well as your personal struggles at present.
I pray that writing will be good for you and Karen, and for all who read.
Glad to see you doing this.
Bill
Hi Jeff & Karen,
I don’t think you will remember me but I was introduced to CCPV in ‘97 after the birth of my second son brought some medical complications. Zack & Magic Martinez brought me to the church and I was so touched. Life got away from me and after going through some rough times in life I decided I wanted to go back. I was looking at the website to see what I could down load and what time Easter service would be when I ran across what you and Karen are going through. I am so sorry to hear the news. I want ou to know I will pray for you guys and your family is in my thoughts. Take care, God Bless…
Erin Villarreal