My wish to my fellow bloggers is that this season is a time of rest and relationship, with those you love and who love you. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus (the fictitious event from the show Seinfeld) 
, or no particular holiday; take the time for compassion, grace, joy, and forgiveness during this season.
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Christmas is important to me for what it represents:
Little feet kicking in the womb
that would one day walk on water
and hold the weight of body on a nail.
This tiny heartbeat
bringing wise men
and women to the light.
No judgment, no hypocrisy.
Healing and grace,
forgiveness and mercy.
So un-human.
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It has been fantastic getting to know so many wonderful people over the last few months of blogging. I hope you all have many blessings and peace during this season, and in the coming year.
Michael
Hi MJ. What a startling image…little feet kicking in the womb that would one day walk on water and hold the weight of the body on a nail. So beautiful and so sad, and it will stay with me for a long time, maybe forever.
Thank you so much, Naomi. It just came to me in the middle of the night, last night. Not my usual post, by any means.
Mj this one is a lovely post! may be one of the best one from you. Both the image and the words are complementing each other. This photograph is reflecting the light of the celebration.
Great thought behind this post.
One more thing, i just did a post to pass on the Rudolph Award, please check it. I am not sure if you will like it. Waiting for your feedback on that. I hope you will check to whom i passed on this one.
Thank you so much, Arindam. Coming from someone as thoughtful as you, means a lot!
I love what you did on the Rudolph Award. I made a comment on your post, my friend. Sorry I didn’t get back with you sooner.
Beautiful words, MJ…with such powerful imagery!
Peace and blessings to you as well…
Mikalee
Mikalee, that means SO much! You are one of my favorite writers.
Enjoy the season, my friend!
Lovely. And the same to you!
Thank you v and c!
This poem kills me. So perfect.
Patrice, I’m so glad you liked it. Means a lot to me that you felt that way.
What a thoughtful post. Beautifully inspired. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas, and best wishes for the coming New Year!
Thank you so much, hkhm! Hope it is a peaceful, relaxing time for you and your family!
Merry Christmas to you and yours…. I’m happy to have found you.
So glad to have met your virtual acquaintance, as well! Merry Christmas!
Well said Michael! It’s been a pleasure knowing you for the last couple weeks and I look forward to a continued blogging relationship.
Such power and peaceful words. Job well done!
Joe, it has been so good to meet stellar folk like you during the last few months of blogging!
Keep your writing coming. I really enjoy it.
Uh, did you write that poem? Because if so, you are super duper talented, MJ!!! It touched my heart–so poetic and perfectly stated. Bravo. Love love love this post. So grateful that our blogs met–you are one of the most supportive bloggers out there always giving love to everyone else. You deserve all that comes back your way. xo
You are far too kind, Cara! I did write it, but it was definitely inspired.
I too am so thankful to have met you. You are one of the sweetest (maybe it’s because of that extra 1/2 cup of brown sugar!!) bloggers I’ve met!
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Wonderful post. I love the poem you wrote.
Have a wonderful holiday and I agree, it’s wonderful getting to know so many wonderful writers (bloggers).
Thank you, Lorre.
All the best to you during this season, and I look forward to reading more of your posts in the new year.
Many blessings to you as well!
Thank you SO much!
ditto to all the above (even though I was not a Seinfield fan or watcher). peace and happiness to all, mucho love to your family and friends.
And to you as well, my fellow coffee lover!
Okay, now THIS I like!
Leah, thank you so much. Happy Christmas to you!
I’m so glad I found you, these are beautiful words. Wishing you and yours a joyful and peaceful Christmas.
Thank you Kanerva.
Can you send me the link to your blog? It doesn’t come up when I click on your name, and I would like to read it.
Happy Christmas to you and your loved ones!
Merry Christmas, and the best of the season to you and yours always.
All the hope, faith, and blessings to you and your family as well – this Christmas and into the new year.
So beautiful, Michael. And, just what I needed to hear. Wishing you and lovely and peace filled Christmas!
Thank you Candice! And the very best for you this Christmas, my blogging friend!
Way to cover EVERYONE with good wishes – in one post!
Thanks Hook-man!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
And a super-blessed Christmas to you, your family, and all of those in need of healing in the Philippines. Prayers with them.
You da man MJ!
Loved the last line of your poem~ so un-human. May we all grow up to be like our un-human creator.
Thank you Sunshine! You are such an encourager, and you are a reflection of our creator!
I missed this as I was in Cairo and had spotty internet service! Really loved the poem. Beautiful picture of Christ. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Marilyn! Occasionally God graces me with the right words.
Hope you have a safe and blessed New Year, my friend.