A New England kind of Christmas.

Ryan asked us to come north for Christmas and we couldn't have been happier. We were able to be in his world for a few days. We were able to see his new apartment that he shares with other guys from Common Church. We were able to hear him play his violin in the Christmas Eve service. We were able to meet his girlfriend's family. We were able to stay with Gramie Betty and have Christmas dinner with her. We were able to go to Newberry Street for after Christmas sales! We didn't get stranded in any blizzards. We had a ball!

After living in New England for 15 years we always feel like we are going home when we drive north. Both Ryan and Renee were born in Massachusetts. We stayed in South Attleboro and Ryan's apartment is only 44 miles from there. He lives in Boston and really knows his way around the city!

The Christmas Eve service that he was involved in was actually in Leominster with Pastor Paul and Ann Martin. What a beautiful hour we spent together. Christmas Eve service has always been one of my favorite services of the year so it was a treat to be there.

Such a peaceful, calm evening. You could almost imagine what it was like in Bethlehem that wonderful night of Jesus birth.