Joy to the World!

Memories of Sugar Plums Dance in My Head

Our last guest drove off this afternoon. The house is quiet and still. The rooms seem so spacious.......and empty. But my heart is full, so very full...... of love, and memories, and gratitude. This Christmas will reside in my heart for the rest of my life. Neil's first. Neil, our own cherub who seemed to fly down from heaven on his God-given mission to bless us and to fill our home with laughter, and wonder, and abundant joy once again by his presence. The family was together for the first time in, oh, so many years. Little Neil was joined by Rebecca, Elizabeth and Paul, Anna and Philip, Dad and Bea.....and even Uncle Tim joined in via SKYPE. Father, thank You for graciously giving us Your Son....and all these many moments to enjoy. What a blessed Christmas indeed!

December Sunrises

Happy Birthday, Elizabeth!

Thirty-one years......It just doesn't seem possible that you came into my world that many years ago. In so many ways, it seems like only a short while ago, Elizabeth...
You have become such a lovely, gentle, and kind lady. I count myself so blessed to have you as my daughter! And what a beautiful young woman you have become! I am so very proud of you.......I know you make the Lord Himself smile.....
May you continue to seek our Lord and His righteousness above all else, Liz. He, indeed, is adding "all these things" to your life! I love you so very much!
mom