Never Alone

                          I hope that your Christmas was a wonderful one and you are still enjoying some holiday time before the new year .Ours has been wonderful , lots of friends and family dropping by , our kids were with us all day , and our granddog Seven ! It was more than a heart could take , we were richly blessed . My husband got his cowboy boots , Lu got her pretty Simon Pearce dishes , Sonny got pipe tobacco and some bar acoutrements ..... I got a plein air paint box , paints and an awesome pair of earrings from Lu . All in all it was a wonderful time . It can be a lonely , sad time for many , these days when so many families are together and are advertised on tv everywhere . You start to feel left out , especially when you are all alone . I wish if you know someone like that , that you would reach out and invite them over for a cup of coffee , or drop by some cookies to them . Remember them in a small way , it will mean big things to them . I was afraid that my family would feel alone ,especially after family problems , we had to say goodbye to some toxic family members ...... would we feel lonely , unloved ? It was quite the opposite , our tribe grew larger with friends and others , our cup overfloweth with God's goodness and love , we were not forgotten , we were not          unloved  , it was quite sweet . I want for you the best that life has to offer , that the new year brings many blessings from our  Holy Father . Much love , Suz                   P.S. Please keep our cousin Steve in your prayers , he is in the hospital with heart problems xxxooo

Most Wonderful

                It is here , the most wonderful time of the year ! I am almost done with all my shopping , which is not so much this year , a lot of things are wrapped , the tree is lit , groceries have been bought , paperwhite bulbs have been planted , no cards have been sent out , advent services are being attended ...... am I missing anything ? Yes , this is a wonderful time of year , the Christ child was born under a star and wise men came from all parts to worship this small bundle of love. This gift was no small act of our Father ......... it was THE GIFT !!!!!!! As I go through the motions of this busy season , I pray that I slow down , remember the gift , and give thanks to God for his son Jesus . I also pray that I celebrate in the fashion of a child ...... a smile on my face , laughter and an open heart . God bless you and yours .xxxooo  Suz