Christmas Moments.....

The world outside is still....
Frozen...
And bitter....
The scent of fresh coffee permeates...
The warm glow of the fire place is enhanced by the lights on the little tree that sits...
Unadorned....
The girls are cuddled with new "babies"....
Cozied up to the hearth....
It's Christmas morning.....
A day to be shared with family, friends and laughter....
Full of warmth and love....
Yet...
I cannot help but feel a tug....
This is my first Christmas alone....
The first time I have no family near...
Though we spent time celebrating together....
There is something about Christmas day...
Something about the traditions...
The Celebration of Family...
Friendships...
Togetherness...
Christs birth....
That makes this day seem a little more alone with out them here....
And I am more aware of those lives around me...
Those who may not have the same love for this day...
The memories...
The family Love...
The feeling of togetherness....
Those who wake up...
To just another day....
And my heart is sad....
For although I may be physically alone this Christmas morning...
I am blessed....
blessed by a life full of love...
Family...
Friendship....
And a life time of warm memories to make me smile.....
So for a few moment's...
I'll embrace this little tug....
For this is just a moment....
Because I know...
No matter how far apart we may all be...
I am never truly alone...
I am loved....
And that is the greatest gift that anyone could ever receive....