Above my computer screen taped to the wall is a picture of a very good friend of mine. While we were spending time with friends and family during Thanksgiving and Christmas, he was many thousands of miles away in Afganistan. As I looked at his picture my mind went back in time some 40+ years when as a teen ager I spent my first Christmas away from home anchored off the shore of Japan. Even though that was long long ago, I still remember the loneliness I felt that Christmas eve. When Christmas was over, missing home didn't go away. We often think of and pray for service men and women, missionaries, shut-ins, those in prison, and the homeless during the holidays. We even go so far as to send cards, care packages, and give special love offerings this time of the year. But what about the other eleven months. Shouldn't we make every effort to let them know they are in our thoughts and prayers. Take the time this week to send a post holiday greeting to someone far away, or visit some one who is home alone. For sure it will brighten their day and if you let it, yours too. If you don't know anyone like that give me a call, I know one in particular that would love to hear from you.