I’ve experienced many Christmases in my lifetime, and as I reflect, the one I remember the most is the one in 1992.

My oldest daughter, Ronny, after being diagnosed with acute leukemia, was undergoing treatment at the M.D. Anderson Medical Center in Houston.

She was receiving chemotherapy in total isolation.

On Christmas Eve, I flew to Houston to be with her.

It was hard to see my daughter under those conditions and not being able to even touch her hand. We communicated through the speaker system, and it was good just to be there.

That night, I stayed in the lobby of the hospital and read the Bible. I didn’t sleep, except to doze off once in a while. I read and concentrated on God’s Word more than any other time in my Christian walk.

Christmas Day was quiet at the medical center. I visited the patients that were on the same floor as Ronny and spoke to many of their relatives who were also visiting.

It was a good day and I was encouraged by the faith that Ronny had when she told the doctor, “I’ll be home next Christmas, healed and with my family.”

After 11 months of chemotherapy, Ronny did celebrate Christmas of 1993 at home.

Much to the surprise of the doctors, she got pregnant in January of 1994 and gave birth to a healthy baby girl on Oct. 31. She named her Victoria Grace as a reminder that the Victory is in Jesus Christ and His Grace is sufficient for all our needs.

That Christmas in 1992 was so very special to me. Maybe it’s because that’s the way all Christmases should be — reflecting on God’s Word and, especially, on the birth of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

It’s been 24 years since that experience in Houston. It will always be rated as my most memorable Christmas.

Today, Ronny is completely healed as the result of a miracle from God. She is active, completing a book about God’s healing power and in addition, enjoying her five children and three grandchildren.

Jeanne and I will spend Christmas with most of our family, exchange gifts and enjoy the day.

God has blessed us abundantly. We are so grateful for His mercy and faithfulness.

May all of you have a Merry Christmas filled with much love, joy and peace!

If you have any questions or comments, please write Harold Keller at Get High on Life, P.O. Drawer U, Reserve, LA 70084, call 985-652-8477 or email hkeller@comcast.net.