Christmas Tree and Today

This is the same ornament that my godmother gave me

years ago - I insisted that my Mom keep that one, as I like knowing it is on her tree,

even when I can't come home for Christmas. 

This one I bought with my godmother from our MI church bookstore

when I was there in November. 

Such a special time. 

Should I tell you about a certain Cleo cat

who took off not one but TWO bows from

the presents below?

Naughty Cleo! 

I got this cute little dog when I probably a young preteen or so.

This one was from Mrs. M, my preschool teacher.

When I was doing up the tree this year,

I was overwhelmed with the realization that I have had so many 

loving people in my life through the years

and I did not realize just how much I have been given...

This star is from one of my dear church friends. 

Even my phone has a festive new cover :)

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Well, today Mr. Husband is working on the other coast, there till late Thursday.

I am baking, getting ready for St. Nicholas day, and things like that.

I had a phone call from a friend today and 

her struggles sadden me.

Please pray for my friend who 

some of you know as Mara.

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I put up Christmas white lights under my kitchen cupboards.

Pictures forthcoming.

I love them.

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St. Nicholas day is this Saturday.

I am really looking forward to this.

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I find the times when Mr Husband is away

on work in another state or even country that

I really miss him.

My Mother says this is a good thing.

I think so too. 

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What is happening in your corner of the world today?

May we know that God loves us and 

that Christmas means that He wants to be with us,

even in and even because of us being in,

all of our mess.

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God is with us.