It's the most wonderful time of the year....

Merry Christmas From the SFCV Staff to you!

Jason

Christmas time is finally here! I'm amazed by how fast time really flies, it feels like I just arrived yesterday and today I'm preparing to head home for the Christmas holiday. This time of year has always held a very special place in my heart. Since childhood, I've loved and treasured the warmth of this season and my family all together. This year has been filled with many wonderful changes and I've had the opportunity to see new and beautiful things. Of all the beauty that I have seen in this world, the most precious and special is the glow on a Child's face at Christmas time- it's pure magic!

Kevin

Andrew and Aaron

At our SFCV Christmas party, earlier this month, I had the pleasure of helping pass out presents and snacks to our adorable kids. I carefully watched and soaked in all the joy as they munched on their treats and tore through the wrapping revealing their special gifts. As I watched, I saw the face of each child light up with the shimmering glow that only Christmas brings, it was truly amazing! Not only have this kids helped to re-ignite the childlike anticipation I once had for Christmas, but they have been a constant reminder to me of what this season is all about.

Gloria

Each one of us could, in our own way, retell the story of Jesus' birth, but how many of us truly take to heart how it felt to see this miracle come to pass. I think of the Shepherds that were keeping watch over their sheep that winter's night. They saw first hand, the "Christmas glow" on the faces of everyone in that stable as Mary held the greatest gift this world has ever seen. It's sad to me that so often we (as a people, as westerners, and as Americans) drift so far from the true meaning of Christmas, we get lost in the gifts, in the decorations, in the hustle and bustle and we forget the rawness of what the Shepherd's saw that night. I say this because for so many years, I too have been caught up in the materialistic-ness of American Christmas, but this year is different. When I saw the looks on these kids faces I was reminded of the Shepherd's and how precious a gift Jesus truly is in my life. I'm so blessed and thankful for this reminder, it truly is the most wonderful time of the year!

Merry Christmas!

SFCV Therapy Team

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