In case you were wondering, it is not a typo or a saying from the south, the title is Lessons from "a Fir", not "afar." For those of you who knew Randy's humor, you know he would have repeated this play on words over and over, loudly and proudly chuckling about how funny he is. I thought y'all would appreciate that and I hope heaven is filled with his booming laughter right now! As Christmas draws closer and closer, my spirits continue to decline despite my best efforts. It

I love Christmas music. My family listens to it from Thanksgiving Day through New Year's Day every holiday season. One of my favorites is the Andy Williams classic, "It's the most wonderful time of the year." For many people, it is the most wonderful time of the year, but for those caught in a stormy season of life, it may feel like the most dreadful time of the year. While there may be various reasons behind this, the common thread is an overwhelming sense of loneliness and