Old and new friends

I sent my annual Christmas letter today. I like to keep in touch with the people I worked with at the various jobs I've held. I know some will probably throw my letter away without reading it. I don't mind that. I understand that for some, it might seem as if I was being too crass talking about myself. I'm guilty. I know some that look forward to my Christmas letter, not many, I grant you,.but some. I use my Christmas letter as a witness of my love for them, and to share God's love with them.

I recall, with some sadness, the two people that I connected with through the letters who died. I thank God that I was able in a small way to witness to them through the letters before they died. I can't dwell too long on the faces of the people that made their mark on my life and died before I could thank them. When I do, I pray for their families who are still dealing with grief and sadness. I thank God that he allowed them to come into my life and enrich it. Will they be like jewels in the crown I throw at the Lord's feet? I don't know. I'm anxious for that time. Will I be worthy? I know I'm not. So I thank God for his grace.