each Christmas light shining its
own radiance in the darkness
reminds me of him.
of the way his
eyes would light up
when I bent over his
wheelchair, knowing what he
would say with that smile so
unforgettable:
"well look who's here!"
and together our eyes
would dance to the beat
of His love so breathtaking.
and we would talk of
life and love and loss.
of Jesus.
of heaven.
of no more wheelchairs.
of eyes able to see again.
of legs dancing to the beat of
His love so astounding.
and he is dancing as I write.
this his 2nd Christmas in heaven.
do they celebrate Christmas
in heaven?
I don't know.
but this I do know...
heaven is perfect in
perfection.
beyond our wildest dreams.
time as we know it
means nothing in heaven
for eternity needs no calendar.
no day. no night. no need for sun
for Jesus is light.
every Christmas light reminding me of him
every candle ever lit
every carol ever sung
every gift ever given in love
every child ever standing in
wide-eyed wonder
are all pointing to the One
for whom we wait
in anticipation.
so although advent
may bring tears
as we embrace the losses,
this gift of the waiting
is but a glimpse oh so tiny
of heaven...
of dancing and spinning
and singing and worshiping
and running and laughing
and being held in His arms.
forever.

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