Christmas is almost here! Spotlights shine brightly on Nativity scenes in front of churches. Homes and businesses sparkle with Christmas lights, wreaths, and poinsettias. Christmas songs can be heard on many radio stations. Salvation Army volunteers ring their bells for humble donations. And shoppers are in the hustle and bustle of buying just the right gifts for people they love.
Thanksgiving time begins a special month of holiday traditions for me. That’s when I address 300 Christmas cards – or more! Then, Anita and I schedule dinners and get-togethers with family and friends. We celebrate with my OB/GYN Residents for an Annual Tom and Jerry Christmas Brunch at Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club. For over thirty years, we’ve planned something special for my Office Manager Laurie and her husband Rick. This year, they were our guests at the Fischer Theater in Detroit to see “Jersey Boys”. We had a great time!
Christmas celebrations with family are especially important to me. It’s a challenge to get all of us together at once, so we have several different occasions for fun, food, fellowship, and of course, a gift exchange with everyone. We’ve already spent time with our son, Brad and his family. We’ll be going to our Indiana lake home to be with my sister, Sue and her husband, Larry. Then we’ll travel to our home in Florida for some sunshine and relaxation with our daughter, Raquel and her family.
Holiday traditions are important to me. Yet, the greatest reason to celebrate Christmas is the birth of Christ and the significance of his life, death, and – resurrection. It’s about a baby, born in Bethlehem and how he provides hope to all who believe in him.
I’ve delivered over 11,000 babies in my career. It’s always a special honor to be in the delivery room to witness the miracle of birth; a new baby with chromosomes that nobody has ever seen. Many times I’ve wondered how this new life would make a difference in the world. Many years ago one of my colleagues, said to the parents after delivering their baby, “Your little girl is so beautiful. Someday she will be Miss America”. Sure enough – she was!
No one person has changed the world more than Jesus. His birth occurred in a simple stable. Mary and Joseph became the proud parents of this baby. God was present. He knew the true meaning of this new life. According to the scriptures of the Old Testament, this baby was the Messiah. His life brought hope to a troubled world.
The greatest promise ever given to the human race began with his birth and continues through his resurrection and promise to return to Earth.
“Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me….I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” – John 14:1-3
Hope is his gift to the world.
Merry Christmas!
David
I always enjoy reading your blogs. Thank you for the message of hope that you bring. Christmas blessings to you and your family, and wishes for a happy new year!
Janice, so many memories I have working with you. Merry Christmas and thank you for your friendship.
Merry Christmas Dr Wolf, and to your wife and family too. What a beautiful piece. We have incorporated your tradition of the hand squeeze before dinner and what we are grateful for. It reminds me of my doctor, my friend and my father’s colleague.
Wishing you joy and good health and many blessings in 2016.
Love and your sister in Christ,
Anita B
Dear Anita, thank you so much for your friendship. It means so much to me. I alway appreciate reading your kind words. Merry Christmas my friend.
1 of those 11,000 babies you spoke of is my son!
And thank God for us having him in our life. He is a true
blessing to my husband & I. With that I have 3 beautiful
grandchildren also.
Merry Christmas,Dr.Wolf to you and your family.
A Blessed 2016 ….
Sharon Mahon
Sharon, Merry Christmas to you and your family. I am so glad I was able to take care of you and be at your delivery.
Merry Christmas Dr. Wolf. Two of those 11,000 deliveries were my kids and what a blessing they are and you are in our life. Always love reading your blogs. Enjoy the next coming months. Xoxo KC
KC, How good it was to hear from you. It was an honor to be apart of those deliveries! Merry Christmas to all.
Merry Christmas Dr. Wolf. I hope you enjoy time with your family and friends during this joyous season. I appreciate your blogs and appreciate your friendship. You continue to amaze and inspire me with you insightful perspectives. May God continue to bless you today and always.
Dear Catherine, Thank you for your kind words. Don’t forget to stop by and see me at the clinic. Merry Christmas my friend.
Thank you for your blog. You continue to bless people with your life and your devotion to our Lord and Savior.
Love to you and Anita.
Claudia
Claudia, Thank you for reading my message. I appreciate your kind words. I hope you and your family will have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!