Last Christmas was my first home after two years of incarceration. I could not believe the joy I felt during the Christmas season. Free from the consequences of my sin, back with my family and back with God, it couldn’t get much better than that. The joy has only increased this year as I continue to grow closer to both.

I am so grateful for those who have been there for me and my family. May God bless you as much as you have blessed us.

May you have a joy filled Christmas and a happy new year.

• christmas 2014