What Is Christmas?

By John Kubicek

I know, Christmas is about Miracles. I know that because today is Christmas, and I have seen my miracle...

So let me give you some background to this story. I got to get home fairly early from work today, and I got to see a good portion of Fox & Friends. As always, I recorded it, hoping to get some great viceo to put up on youtube. Oh, yeah, it was great today. There was a lot of emphasis on our troops this morning, and I thought that was so great! And even though there was a lot of other great stuff I could have put on youtube this morning, I saw the writing on the wall. Just think, "I'll be home for Christmas". Here's the video that I came up with, which I'm sure a few of you will appreciate:



As we used to say back when I was in the USAF (Air Force), "not too shabby." It's Christmas, and I totally understand the sacrifice that many of our troops have made. I know, it's not easy. And I do understand. I became a widower almost 6 years ago. I really do understand what it is like at Christmas time without a loved one.

Just so that you know, I'm aware that it is not easy to go through Holidays without a loved one, whether deployed overseas, or no longer living among us. It was hitting me hard today, something I didn't expect. I thought that I was pretty much over that pain, but here it came, six years later.

That's why I call today a Miracle. What happened to me today was understanding the pain that others are going through, those that are without their loved ones - either because they're "not in country" (deployed overseas in combat missions), or those no longer with us. I totally understand the pain to not be with a loved one at this time of the year. It is a very empty feeling.

Believe me, I know.

However, I DO have a way to deal with the situation.

I think that the way to handle it is by letting others know that I understand their feelings at this time of the year. Also, in putting together the video I did, seen above, and in writing this, there may be somebody out there that will feel just a little better. Once there is the feeling that the sacrifice we may have to endure is absolutely nothing in comparison to what Our Lord has done for us, well, it really says it all.

Isn't it the Reason for the Season? Knowing the SACRIFICE made for our eternal well-being, knowing that He was born for that very reason, it may be easier to understand when our loved ones that make a huge impact on our lives make their ultimate sacrifice in the hope that our lives may be a little better.

So, it's been a difficult day, as JOYOUS as the Christmas Season is, for many of us. But when I saw this video that I'll show you below, I knew that I had to share it, and hope that you comprehend the impact it will have on many of us. Finding this was a miracle in my life. I'm hoping it works for you, too.



From the video description, with lyrics included:

"What Is Christmas?"
Written by Matthew Hodge (song is copyrighted)
Performed by Campbellsville University's Chamber Choir
Directed by Dr. Frieda Gebert
Soloists: Megan Massey and Chris Williams
Location: Campbellsville, KY

This song was written by composer Matthew Hodge as the result of an idea from Dr. Frieda Gebert, director of CU's Chamber Choir. The idea was to have a song that soldiers and their families could sing during the holidays. The song is dedicated to those who are overseas during this Christmas season. To read the full article about this story, please visit:
www.matthodge.com

LYRICS:

Some people think that Christmas time
Is hanging mistletoe
Some people think that Christmas time
Is sleighing in the snow
But I dont need a man in red
To feel just like a child
Christmas is waiting here
When you arrive

Until the day you return to me
Let the snowflakes melt, tear down the tree
Let the lights burn out, let the season change
Let time move past Decembers range
The world tells me when Christmas ends
But its not true
What is Christmas?
Its you

Some people think that Christmas time
Is a crackling fireplace
Some people think that Christmas time
Is Jack Frost at your face
But I dont need some silver bells
To sing a song to you
Christmas is waiting here
When you arrive

Until the day you return to me
Let the snow flakes melt, tear down the tree
Let the lights burn out, let the season change
Let time move past Decembers range
The world tells me when Christmas ends
But its not true
What is Christmas?
Its you

What is Christmas?
What is Christmas?
It's you


TO DOWNLOAD THIS SONG FOR FREE, AND READ MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO CU'S CHAMBER CHOIR "A CAROL FOR THE TROOPS" PROJECT, PLEASE VISIT:

http://WWW.MATTHODGE.COM

If you would like to send a donation to Campbellsville University Chamber Choir for their project "Carol For The Troops" please send a check to the following address

Campbellsville University
1 University Drive U.P.O 847
Campbellsville, KY 42718

*check memo: "Chamber Choir" or "Carol For The Troops"

God Bless. Have A Merry Christmas.