I'll be home for Christmas

I was just thinking about the song "I'll Be Home for Christmas". My Mom tells me that it used to make my Dad cry, because when he remembers being in Vietnam for Christmas. I actually have a postcard that he sent his family for Christmas while he was there. The reason I bring up the song is because Christmas is my favorite holiday and the holidays are a really hard time for me without my Dad being here. I miss him that much more because I remember how Christmas used to be with him here. It makes it difficult at times to find joy in the holiday. I love that this song meant so much to him though because even though he isn't actually here, he still is home for christmas.

I will say though that my favorite part about the holiday is going to church on Christmas Eve night, it is always such a beautiful service and a good reminder of what Christmas is really celebrating.

I can't wait to start baking some yummy Christmas goodies with my Mom !