If your presents are a little late today, be advised that there was a major sleigh wreck at the corner of girl-crossing boulevard and Reindeer Rest avenue in Helsinki. It seems that the boys were distracted during their journey by some unknown disturbance. Relax, though, everyone is OK. Santa suffered only minor embarrassment when he was ejected from his sleigh and landed in a manure pile. Fortunately, there was plenty of snow to "wash" with and a small bottle of body wash that had been opened in the wreck was nearby. If Santa has not arrived yet, please be patient. If Santa has another accident, please try to understand, because reindeer need love too. So, try to be content with what you have - for you are blessed...
Philippians, Chapter 4
8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things. 9 The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you. 10 But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length you have revived your thought for me; in which you did indeed take thought, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. 12 I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need.
ps. This year, forget the milk and cookies- Santa could use a small bottle of perfume instead.