Death and Christmas

In 2009, my aunt was diagnosed with triple negative breastcancer.  After more than 2 years oftreatment, she died last December 11, 2011.  Six days after, my lola died in her sleep.

We are a close-knit family that’s why the sadness and pain thatwe feel is beyond measure.  There aretimes that I wonder what Christmas will be like for us after this.  

By listening to Pastor Jun Aguilar’s preaching last Sundayat Victory Fort Podcast, I was reminded that the celebration of Christmas isbeyond the family gatherings, the Noche Buena or the gifts we give and receive. It is also beyond our current situationor emotional state.  Christmas is acelebration of the birth of Jesus, God’s son, whom He sent for our salvation.

Whatever our situation is this Christmas, let us rejoice becauseJesus is with us!

Listen to the podcast here.