So as you can see, I've taken a vacation from posting for the last few days. It has been good to see, though, that Amy's guest blog on Friday has provoked some discussion!

I'm finally home in the big town of Dryden with David, Mom, Rachel, and Maho, our friend from Japan. We are a jolly little band, despite the fact that several of us almost froze to death last night in the unused upstairs of our house. Tonight, of course, is Peshastin, Washington's social event of the season, the Carson Family Christmas Party. Ah, the joys of drunken goat cheese and shrimp cocktail. Seeing old friends, of course, is another small incentive to attend :).

So because it is my vacation, and I don't really relish thinking too hard on vacation, I will refrain from anything deep. I do, however, want to heartily wish you a merry, merry Christmas this year with family and friends. Thank you for reading! May you feel God's abundant love and grace, everpresent, with you as you commemorate Christ's coming into the world this holiday season.

Kelsey