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Merry Christmas.

Last night we joined my Mother at her church's annual Christmas dinner and program. On the way home at the Briley Road/I-40 intersection a big red sign was flashing in sequence something to the effect of, "It's not Happy holidays, It's Merry Christmas, and if you don't like that, just deal with it." Something to that effect. Amusing to say the least, but sad how far removed the true meaning of Christmas is from the hustle and bustle most celebrate.

Most people do not realize that Christmas is simply a precursor to Easter as the Birth of our Saviour, and the Death and Resurrection represent the Christian story that gave us the gift of eternal life.

On other fronts, and few little tidbits...

-Our home has been featured on the front page of the local news channel for the better part of the week under the Holiday Photos tab. Not to beat a dead horse, but we hung Christmas Lights this year, not Holiday Lights. Click here to see: http://www.wsmv.com/index.html

-I have been waiting the better part of 5 years to get my hands on a stainless steel Rolex Daytona. This watch is the rarest of all Rolex's and can be sold the same day on e-bay for 2-3 thousand more than the retail price due to its rarity. What makes it unique is several things including the fact that Rolex hordes this watch and will release only a few per year to retailers throughout the world. The stores can get one in, and it may already be 2-3 years old based on its serial number even though it is still a brand new watch. In other words, you could get one and still not have the most up to date version. Which makes my decision that much harder as the one I got on Friday is the latest serial number series with all the changes and upgrades Rolex made 3 years ago as they started changing the entire oyster series of watches. So there it sits on my nightstand, in its original packaging, oh don't get me wrong I want to keep it in the worst of ways, but the business sense says that maybe I should sell it and take a nice profit. Here is the thing, it can come in either a white or black face, and I always wanted the white face. Which is what I got. I do however have an in with another store that I helped the manager out on a little business thing so he is going to hook me up as well. I would be a fool not to buy that watch as well, and then I would have 2, I can sell one of them and still have the other to wear and enjoy. I always stated that if I ever got my hands on this watch, I would not sell it. I need to be a man of my word and keep the watch and wear it proudly.

-I read that the reason spends hours searching for presents is that they don't know how to express their feelings towards another any other way, and as such use presents as a way to present their feelings towards another. Interesting thought.

-One Hundred Dollar Bills. I saw a story on Today yesterday (I think it was today) about a man simply known as "Secret Santa" in Kansas or something who each Christmas season would hand out $100 bills to complete strangers. For years he was not known, however I guess last season due to weakening health he revealed himself and then recruited others to do the same upon his passing. What a legacy to leave behind, impacting people's lives in a positive manner.

No matter what you end up doing today or tomorrow, my hope and prayer for you would be to know the true meaning of Christmas, and what it represents in terms of eternal existence. If you don't know, or are searching, reach out to someone, anyone, even me to ask more questions. All the presents in the worlds won't get you eternal salvation, only a one on one personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ can do that, and it is only a conversation away.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!