~What Christmas Really Is~

Today on one of the holiest days of the Christian year, on the day when God himself became a man, and when He was born to save us all, I can't help but think of how Christmas is all about the simple things. For me, Christmas has never been this huge ordeal really, but this Christmas actually taught me something so much more important that any gift-giving ever could. All of last night, my little brother (who actually is 16 and very independent) was extrememly sick. And it hit me that he really needed me last night, he needed me to be by his side and for the first time, I was really worried about him and I had to help him, I had to be beside him. He's not really a child anymore but last night he needed someone by his side and it made me realize that Christmas is not about giving gifts and spending the whole day opening them and trying them out. It is about being there for the people you love. My only Christmas wish is that I could be with the one person I love with all my heart, but I know he is spending the day with the people that love him and that is enough for me to know that he is in good hands. But today, of all days, I think we should realize that Christmas is one of the holiest days of the Christian year and that in itself should be reason to appreciate what we have. But let's spend the day being there for those that we love, no matter how far apart the distance may be between us.