A Special Gift

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus or Lord. 
Rom. 6:23

Soon after Thanksgiving we received an email from Garren our great-nephew saying that he couldn't imagine anyone being in the hospital over Christmas and asking if Uncle Hu might have space in his hospital room for a small Christmas tree.  That brought tears to my eyes because at age 13 last February Garren experienced a ruptured AVM at the base of his brain.  Needless to say he was hospitalized for weeks following two surgeries and has endured ongoing tests and therapy since that time.  Even after all that he wanted to reach out to someone who was experiencing a difficult time medically.  Uncle Hu was touched by Garren's visit with his mom, Nancy as they brought that special gift to him.

Today Hu walked for the longest time in several days.  His therapy was very intense but he has been blessed with great therapists who have been encouraging and also stretched his endurance.  Day by day his body is getting stronger and that is what he needs for his wounds to heal.  He has lost a considerable amount of weight so pray that it might be restored.

On Sunday we are celebrating God's special gift to us of His son.  Usually people who are famous and noteworthy are born with great celebration and in the best of conditions.  How ironic that the God of the universe chose to send His son to be born in the lowliest of conditions--a stable and laid in a feeding trough for animals.  Then He was crucified and rose on the third day and now sits on the right hand of God.  He awaits the arrival of those that have chosen Him as their Savior.  What a wonderful gift we celebrate this Christmas!