that's where they would have support and comfort and be surrounded by those who could help make the birth as easy as possible. instead, all of their hopes and prayers couldn't sway the will of god who had determined long ago how and where his son would be brought into the world. there are times in our lives when things go exactly according to plan, but when god has a bigger purpose we can possibly imagine, none of our efforts no matter how well-intentioned or practical, will ever be able to change his course for us. we might be able to get the airlines to change our flight, but only god can control the actual journey. and no matter how strange or irrational it might seem to us there really is a purpose to the path. oh, yes we all want to be home for christmas. and i hope you and i both make it. but being where god wants you to be, that is to be home for christmas. so here's wishing your christmas