As I take a moment to reflect on Christmas I remind myself why we are celebrating.  Once I center my thoughts on the meaning of Christmas I am better able to move through the season and appreciate all that each year brings. Things are always changing, traditions get altered, and life brings new challenges every year.  When I center my thoughts on celebrating Jesus, those changes quickly become little curves in the road rather than obstacles that bring sadness, disappointment, or even anger.  I consider myself very fortunate because I grew up in a home where my parents had little…