share. Christmas blessings to all of you near or far, my prayers go out to you
wherever you are! The weather report for today is - a cold, cloudy, and where is my
sunshine kind of day?! I sit snug in my home with all the Christmas lights on. I've
started a fire in our fireplace with several logs burning bright making our living room
toasty and warm. I am so thankful to have a home and my thoughts go out to those
with no home at all. I can't imagine not having a home. Helping out at the
St. Francis Sack Lunch Ministry has really opened my eyes. I don't take (or I try not
to) things for granted anymore. Having a home, being able to adjust the thermostat
to make our home warmer or cooler, food to eat, clothes to wear, a bed to sleep in...
I am truly thankful for all that we have.
I looked out my kitchen window and what did I see? A bright red cardinal and a blue
jay flying in and out of the oak tree. A squirrel ran by and stopped to munch on a nut.
I smiled and laughed and thanked God for so much. I poured a cup of coffee and
sat down by the fire. Jim is out working and our home is so quiet. Last weekend and
through Christmas Day there was laughter and children's voices and adult voices too -
inside and outside boisterous grandkids ran around. Our family home was full -
fond memories, a joyful gathering, and keepsake pictures that will remain in my heart.
This is my "Christmas Window" the one above my kitchen sink.
on my window seal this time of year. The lady bug night light - I've had it since I was a
small child. The metal hand bell and the Precious Moments hand bell have a story of
their own - I'll post that link below if you'd like to know more. The Holy Family snow
globe is musical and plays "O Holy Night." The one thing that stays up year round, is
my "Mother and Child" night light and I turn it on every night.
The big oak tree you can see through the window is where my friendly little squirrel
and birds come to visit. I love the view from that window!
This is my big kitchen window in front of our table.
youngest grandson (when he was about three) would dip his hand in and make
the Sign of the Cross as they were leaving. One of those, "You might be Catholic
if...…" type of things! We love that memory! The long driveway has some stories
to tell; basketball games, sidewalk chalk, races, all kinds of riding toys...we've
watched the sunset, the kids play, and fireworks while sitting out front.
Today is a perfect day of reflection as I enjoy this rare quiet time. December is such a
special month. Our son's birthday is in mid-December, our daughter's birthday is
right before Christmas, then we celebrate the Birth of Jesus. My birthday is tomorrow
and I am so thankful, so very thankful, for my life.
The following is the link about the hand bells and so much more!
https://adoptedandblessed.blogspot.com/2016/12/a-season-of-memories.html
I think you might like this memory too:
https://adoptedandblessed.blogspot.com/2014/12/every-baby-should-be-able-to-grow-up.html
And here is one more - from December 2015
https://adoptedandblessed.blogspot.com/2015/12/blessed-with-another-year-of-life.html
Merry Christmas! Blessings to you and yours!
Bye for now, Sharla
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