Merry Christmas from Must Read Alaska.
A special thanks to all of our doctors, nurses, medical teams, researchers, and first responders. Thank you for working on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Also, Merry Christmas and thank you to our military members and veterans, especially those who are serving far from their families today. May God keep you safe and may your day be gentle. If you are serving in Alaska and your family is in the Lower 48, know that we appreciate having you here, and we honor your service.
And to all the others who rise today and put on their winter gear to go out and keep our roads cleared, our lights on, and our oil fields running, we’re thinking of you today, too. We tip our hat to our other frontline workers — those who keep our supply lines open and keep our grocery shelves stocked.
Today I’ll mostly take the day off to celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a poor Galilean born in Bethlehem around the time of King Herod’s death. He, a carpenter, teacher, and Savior, walked a path unlike any before him or since. A life worth celebrating, and a Savior worth following.
May your road be well-sanded, with no icy spots today and no standing moose, may your heart be warm, and may the Christmas spirit live within you throughout the rest of the year.
Love and Peace,
Suzanne
