Merry Christmas!!!

First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers for my family and me in the year 2010.  We have most definitely had an interesting year, but we are also most definitely stronger and better for it.  I cannot thank God enough for all of my family and friends who have been so wonderful through this year, and I love you all to pieces!
Second of all, I would like to share a prayer with you all.  Every year, I write a poem for the Reeder Family Christmas card.  This year, I decided that a prayer poem was nothing less than perfect, so I hope you all enjoy it.  Merry Christmas, from my family to yours!

Dear most precious Heavenly Father,

In this time of remembering Your Son,

May You heed this humble prayer of mine,

And as always, let Your will be done.

I pray for peace around the world,

For joy and love and grace.

Please bless Your sons and daughters,

And shine through every face.

I ask for safety in travels

For all who wander from home.

May hearts be open and giving,

And may Your presence be known.

I pray for those in sickness,

And also for those in health,

In hopes that everyone knows and finds

The essence of true wealth.

I rejoice for families together,

But ache for those apart.

I ask forgiveness for past mistakes,

And thank You for new starts.

I pray for warmth in times of cold,

For young eyes wide in splendor.

May hugs embrace and never end,

And every look be tender.

I ask for fun and merriment

To spread like never before,

While keeping in mind that first day of Yule

When the King of all Kings was born.

I pray for my family, my treasured loved-ones,

And for all of my very dear friends.

May they all have the very merriest Christmas!

In Christ Jesus’ name, Amen.

-Sky Reeder, 2010-