Reading about your challenge to address Christmas cards made me remember friends who went to address labels a few years ago. And they don't face the same challenges you do. I'm sure no one on your list would care, Michele! / As for the fragments of comfort and joy you describe, I think they look similar to sacrifices of praise (Hebrews 13:15), coming from the hard places of trial, and in which God surely takes exceptional delight.
Michele, what Dorothy wrote below speaks for me as well. I had not thought about a fragment being enough, even as the fragments of food fed the 5000. Thank you so much.
Hello Michele. This year we are spending Christmas with 3 of 4 of our kids ands families on three different times due to distance and busy schedules including the other set of parents ( in-laws) however we welcome the one on one time and know that will be unique and special. It will be FaceTime with the 4th family in TX this year. However and whenever we celebrate is not the most important part it’s just seeing each family and celebrating Christs birth together and being grateful for what we Do get to do :) Blessings to you and your family.
Reading “remarkable advent” by shanna letellier has coincided with your advent series well. Especially encouraged by your explanation of mighty God-He goes behind me as the rear guard….nothing gets by His watchful eye. And everlasting Father-He’s always ready and willing to change my heart, but He shepherds me with such patience. Love the pics of your grands crafting and baking with you! 💝
Dear Michele, you've given us goodies in each and every paragraph, friend. Your depth of faith, wry sense of humor, and common sense viewpoint will forever endear you to me. And bonus points for each picture of the little people. These are the good old days ...
Even as we do our best to recreate our traditions every year, pushing and pulling to find a date on the calendar when we can all gather, every year is different. This year we pretty much got Christmas done ahead of time to clear the schedule for our newest family member, born last week - my first great grand. And, truth be told, for all our effort and commitment to make time for the well established activities of the season, the only thing that matters is that we hold the reason for the season in our hearts all year. Merry Christmas!
I really appreciate the idea of fragments of comfort and joy. This really resonates with me. Thank you. Wishing you a peaceful, joy-filled holiday.
Reading about your challenge to address Christmas cards made me remember friends who went to address labels a few years ago. And they don't face the same challenges you do. I'm sure no one on your list would care, Michele! / As for the fragments of comfort and joy you describe, I think they look similar to sacrifices of praise (Hebrews 13:15), coming from the hard places of trial, and in which God surely takes exceptional delight.
Michele, what Dorothy wrote below speaks for me as well. I had not thought about a fragment being enough, even as the fragments of food fed the 5000. Thank you so much.
Hello Michele. This year we are spending Christmas with 3 of 4 of our kids ands families on three different times due to distance and busy schedules including the other set of parents ( in-laws) however we welcome the one on one time and know that will be unique and special. It will be FaceTime with the 4th family in TX this year. However and whenever we celebrate is not the most important part it’s just seeing each family and celebrating Christs birth together and being grateful for what we Do get to do :) Blessings to you and your family.
Reading “remarkable advent” by shanna letellier has coincided with your advent series well. Especially encouraged by your explanation of mighty God-He goes behind me as the rear guard….nothing gets by His watchful eye. And everlasting Father-He’s always ready and willing to change my heart, but He shepherds me with such patience. Love the pics of your grands crafting and baking with you! 💝
Dear Michele, you've given us goodies in each and every paragraph, friend. Your depth of faith, wry sense of humor, and common sense viewpoint will forever endear you to me. And bonus points for each picture of the little people. These are the good old days ...
Even as we do our best to recreate our traditions every year, pushing and pulling to find a date on the calendar when we can all gather, every year is different. This year we pretty much got Christmas done ahead of time to clear the schedule for our newest family member, born last week - my first great grand. And, truth be told, for all our effort and commitment to make time for the well established activities of the season, the only thing that matters is that we hold the reason for the season in our hearts all year. Merry Christmas!