Christmas gratitude

[nibbed]

First of all, I'm grateful for Jesus
who made Christmas possible.
I'm thankful He was born as a little baby,
born to grow up to be our Lamb of God,
and shed His blood, our precious Passover Lamb.
I'm grateful for the cross of Calvary
and how He conquered death
and how He loves me more than anybody ever did or could.
I'm grateful for my family and friends.
I'm thankful for a home and warmth and air and water and food.
I'm thankful for this place, too.
Folks hide behind walls and names, remain secret, but
when I pray for them I can still see those names and avatar,
so I'm grateful for that, even.
I'm thankful for human interaction.
I'm thankful for those who have helped me and encouraged me here.
I'm really thankful for moments of kindness.
I'm not sure if I fit all the way in, yet, but I am thankful to be here,
even if I'm feeling grouchy...

-nibbed