Feliz Navidad!

Well, I'm about to celebrate my first Christmas outside of the USA. It feel weird to be sure, but at the same time, it's quite interesting to see how Christmas is celebrated in another culture. There are things I miss (Christmas decorations, Christmas music, snow, real Christmas trees and COLD WEATHER), but at the same time, it's so nice not to hear all about all the pre-Christmas shopping sales happening in the States right now. Living in a much more practical culture has really made me realize how silly we look in the States finding the "perfect gift" every year for our loved ones. What it HAS made me focus on is the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ. And living down here, it's been so great to see people remembering that as we are about to ring in Dec. 25.

I believe this will be my last post for this year, so stay tuned for more updates in the new year, starting with my trip to Chile and Argentina!! In the meantime, I hope and pray that the Lord blesses each of you with a wonderful Christmas time with your family and that you throughout the day remember His birth and give thanks for the eternal salvation He has given us.