Near To Me

Joshua loves to be near people.  He loves to hold hands and give big hugs to everyone.  Some people don't like this, but others give him a big hug right back.  I think he loves everyone.

Most people want to be near the ones they love.  In the movie "The Ultimate Gift", a little girl with cancer tells about her perfect day.  She says that it is being with people that she loves who also love each other.

Joshua hangin with Dad and "bro"

I spent the past couple of days with my family.  I loved being with them and I think just being together was the best part.  We watched some movies, made cookies and  some of us even went swimming in our pool. Let me insert how wonderful it is to live in south Florida where we can swim in December 2 days before Christmas.

All of this started me thinking about how God must want to be near us.  By sending His son to come live with us, He provided a way for us to always be with Him.  Emanuel means:  God is with us.

My favorite verse in the Bible is Psalm 73:28.  It says:  But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all Your works.

I hope that this Christmas you will be able to be near to your loved ones and that you will celebrate the "nearness" that we have to God.

Merry Christmas from Joshua and the Goulet Family!!!