It's the most wonderful time of the year?

As many of you know, Brandon's good
friend Kyle Conrad passed away 6 months ago today.
He and his wife were married 15 months and were
both 23 years old. Well, while I was wrapping
Brandon's Christmas presents (and getting
very frustrated with the tape that kept sticking or
the paper that kept tearing when I wasn't wanting
it to) the song "Its the most Wonderful time of the Year"
began to play. I stopped what I was doing and just listened for
a minute. All of the sudden I found myself in tears! I was not
close to Kyle or his wife personally, but I still feel for her. Ironically,
"Blue Christmas" started to play after. We haven't heard
too much about how Chelsea (his wife) has been doing lately
but she (and the family) have been in my prayers
more and more lately. And though there are
many reasons to celebrate and be happy and excited
about this time of year, I find myself less happy and excited
the more I think and pray for Chelsea. But at the
same time, Kyle is celebrating CHRISTmas with the
One whom we celebrate at this time of year! I bet
thats one awesome celebration! However,
my heart is just breaking for Chelsea, so if you think
about it, please keep her and the family in your
prayers.

Love to you all.

Crystal