My sister and both of her daughters are nurses and the two daughters both work at a hospice nursing facility here in town. Last night was their annual night to Christmas carol to the patients and I was so honored to be able to join in with them.

My great nieces and nephews and spouse of one of my nieces were with us too.

It was a little hard for me to see some of these patients as it brought back memories of our last days at the nursing facility with Granny Poston. I could see first hand that some of our recipients probably would not live to see this Christmas.

I think it is so important to do for others this time of year and to teach and encourage your children that Christmas is more than receiving gifts wrapped up under a tree.

I know that my sister and her girls work through a lot of our holidays and most people’s red letter days and they serve when the rest of us are celebrating. They work long, hard hours and lose a lot of sleep and their patients become extensions of their own families.

I had a family of military men and my sister has a family of nurse women…. it is all so much the same. Both groups of people are on the front lines serving others.

I salute my family here in Texas and was so happy last night to see their loving spirits in action!

Silent Night, Holy Night…. All is Calm, All is Bright…

Please take the time to remember others this Christmas!