Prompt 18C: Christmas/Talking Muses

How do I begin to describe the feelings that have come together to make this Christmas so different then so many of the ones in the past? I guess I see this year as a new beginning for me, and for Abby, for what we have together, and more importantly for what we'll have to share with Joe as he grows. This was my son's, our son's, first Christmas and I know he's too young to understand what it's about, but that doesn't make it any less important.

Ever since Danijela and our children died I've looked at the holidays with sadness, knowing they bring with them reminders of times that are lost forever. This year though it was different. This year I found myself looking forward to Christmas with a joy I haven't felt in sometime, an anticipation that is hard to explain. Everything about the holiday will be new to Joe, from the decorations, to the wonder of our lighted tree. He'll have his first meeting with Santa Claus, and experience the thrill of unwrapping presents, though for him I know it'll be more the playing with the bows once we've opened them for him.

I can't begin to offer enough thanks for the early gift that brought Joe to us, or for the life that Abby and I are embarking upon. Both are additions to my life that only a year ago I would have thought impossible to imagine. I can never offer enough thanks for the joyous blessings that have come my way this Christmas Season, so instead I will simply say that I hope each of you too find all the happiness and contentment that has found it's way to me.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all.

Muse:Luka Kovac
Fandom:ER
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