I'm dreaming tonight
Of a place I love
Even more than I usually do
And although I know
It's a long road back
I promise you
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love-light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
I remember the first time I actually listened to the words of the song and realized the singer was not actually going to be home for Christmas at all, it made me really sad. At the time, I never thought I would be in that position, but here I am. Now I find the song comforting... There are many people far from home tonight and feeling as I do. I am just thankful that I have a wonderful family back home that loves and supports me in all the crazy things I do. And I have so many happy memories of Christmases past with them. I miss you, dear family, but my thoughts and prayers are with you as we celebrate the birth of our savior this Christmas.
