Gift #8

Realizing just how amazing this time of year is.

This is a song I heard for the first time at gathering last Sunday...

I find it quite humbling.

"How Many Kings" - preformed by Downhere.

Follow the star to a place unexpected
Would you believe, after all we've projected,
A child in a manger?
Lowly and small, the weakest of all
Unlikeliest hero, wrapped in his mother's shawl -
Just a child -
Is this who we've waited for? 'cause...

How many kings step down from their thrones?
How many lords have abandoned their homes?
How many greats have become the least for me?
And how many gods have poured out their hearts
To romance a world that is torn all apart
How many fathers gave up their sons for me?

Bringing our gifts for the newborn Savior
All that we have, whether costly or meek
Because we believe.
Gold for his honor, and frankincense for his pleasure
And myrrh for the cross he will suffer
Do you believe?
Is this who we've waited for?

All for me...
All for you...

Go see it on YouTube 

Gift #7

Surprise packages and letters from Matthias :)

Gift #6

My roommate's small but proud Christmas tree.

Gift #5

Christmas cards from cherished friends (thanks Liz!)

Gift #4

Vanilla scented candles.

Gift #3.

Kittens with white fluffy hair.

Gift 2.

Delicious Quinoa & Turkey stuffed peppers.