Santy Claus?

Believe it or not, this past week I met Santa. Well, I only briefly met Santa, but I had a lovely conversation with Mrs. Claus. Even as a kid I was never much into "Santa", but this sweet retired couple are just precious. While the original Saint Nicholas gave gifts anonymously through the cover of dark, this couple gives "secretly" through the guise of Santa Claus: distributing gifts including hugs, Bibles, crosses, a CD of Mrs. Claus playing piano, teddy-bears for kids with injuries/special needs ("you're the little bear, and God is the big bear, always with you")... however they can, they do little things wherever they are to share the love, but especially hospital/hospice visits. Anyway, Mrs. Claus was a pianist and elementary music teacher, so she was thrilled and felt a special connection: God speaking through us to bless others through music. So if you're in the area, keep an eye out for the Clauses this year! They've got some pretty great stories.And while their specific ministry is not one I can ever imagine myself doing...it's always fun to get to know some new people, and be reminded to never become too busy, distracted, or "just-not-in-the-mood" to reach out and love whoever happens to be around me today.