A Wonderful Christmas

Emmanuel...

God with Us!

What a wonderful thing to know 

and ponder...

Imagine Mary.

We are told that she took in a whole

bunch of information and then pondered

it in her heart.

I wonder if it was kind of a wonderful knowledge?

Perhaps she was afraid?

I know that she was obedient

and that is the most important thing.

 I am so very thankful that we have

reason to celebrate.

It is also becoming clear to me that 

it is a privilege to be able to celebrate

together so publicly.

With all of the attempts to wipe the name of 

Jesus out of our vocabulary... in the name of 

keeping peace and being tolerant... I wonder

how much longer will we be able to walk into 

a store and hear his name played over the 

speakers in a Christmas Carol?

Will we be able to continue calling it 

CHRISTmas? 

I embrace the freedoms that we 

have now.

I pray that they continue!

From the tradition of the Magi

who came to visit 

a young Jesus

we give gifts to each other.

I received a laptop.

All of the adults in our family 

went together to purchase a refurbished

Dell for Moi!

It is great.

Warren had it all loaded and ready to go.

No waiting on anything.

Thanks guys!

My old one was beyond bad.

It kept losing the date and then wouldn't

let me leave comments or go anywhere on the 

web.....I am so thankful for this generous gift!

The biggest surprise of the day 

was our gift of a hot air balloon ride 

to Georgia.

She did not see that one coming!

Fun!

We enjoyed a wonderful day with Mom,

Georgia and my brother, Allan, and my sister-in-law, Bev.

Pastor Mike came for part of the day as well.

We then saw him later when we practiced music

for church today.

Yes, when Christmas happens on a Saturday there

are still things to be done.

This morning we will have a Christmas Breakfast 

at church...this will be during our normal Sunday School time.

Should be good.

I am taking my waffle maker, an egg casserole and ham balls.

Others are bringing eggs, fruit and breads.

Some pictures of the Christmas decor at my Mom's

house....I love how she decorates!

One of my Dad's Poems.  He wrote quite a few.

 I look forward to seeing your Christmas photos.

Have a wonderful day!