- Sunday teachings
- His word, the Bible
- familiar faces
- warm handshakes
- planning for caroling in the community
- poinsettias
- Christmas music
- traditions like poppycock
- creating time
- laughter with friends
- cookies
- the imagination of our grandchildren
- a little one's head on my shoulder
- figuring out how to do something totally new
- trips to find gifts
- knowing exactly what to get
- smell of juniper wreath
- time in prayer
- working with kids
- supper
- parcels
- red berries
- Refresh Tazo tea
- that He would come for me
- celebrating His birth
Your lists are always so thoughtful. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us.
ReplyDeleteI love that last line "the way to prepare the heart is to count the blessings in this day - and in the every day along the way to Bethlehem." Can you imagine what that road must have been like for Mary, so pregnant and riding on a donkey.
ReplyDeleteCaroling in the community takes me back so much to childhood and going around town singing to any and everyone, but especially the seniors nursing home. I remember that so clearly and how appreciative the residents were. I don't think I really understood what it meant for us to go there, for them or us, but I can see it now. I hope you stop there, too.
I love reading your lists and seeing deeper into your heart. Thank you for sharing who you are with us.
ReplyDeleteI downloaded Ann's Parenting Manifesto and one of the points talks about diffusing frustration with gratitude - what a powerful tool it is.