Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year. I hope you take the time this Christmas to really appreciate all the season offers.
I’m so thankful that God fulfilled His promise by sending His Son to save all who believe. Born in a stable, laid in a manager, the birth of Jesus didn’t seem very special at first. It would be like many other births occurring to the people that were traveling that first Christmas, but it wasn’t simple, it wasn’t unnoticed. It was prophesied. It was announced to shepherds by a heavily host. It was honored by a star that guided Wise Men bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. It was God’s gift and honoring of a pledge to us, a gift that would surpass all other gifts and allow us a path to be with God for eternity.
On Christmas, we celebrate this birth which helps refresh the story in our minds and hearts. It keeps the story and our hope alive. May that be the most important gift you receive this Christmas.
As you prepare for your festivities today, take the time to think about how much you appreciate the people around you: your family, your friends, your caregivers, everyone who makes a difference in your life. That’s another gift of Christmas that we often forget to appreciate. Christmas is all about love and how we share it with others.
Christmas is also about Hope. We know one day we will be with the Lord and that helps get us through, but God also gives us Hope to get us through the life we currently live. He is always with us, no matter the difficulties, no matter the circumstances. He’s right there by our sides. We don’t need to fear tomorrow because God has us in His hands.
God also provides Hope for those of us with Myasthenia Gravis. Six new treatments for MG have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration since 2017, with more promising options in clinical trials. Someday there will be a cure, maybe not in my lifetime, but someday, and for that I am very thankful.
On this Christmas Day, I’m thankful for all of you who read my blogs. Some of you have MG, some of you know someone who has MG, and some of you just enjoy reading my messages. For that, I am very blessed indeed. The gift that MG has given me was the inspiration to help others through my blogs and every time I receive feedback, I realize my dream is coming true.
So, Merry Christmas! I hope all your Christmas wishes came true. Here’s looking to a New Year and a world full of wonderful people like all of you.