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

s'mores

       I pray that you all had a wonderful Christmas day and that you slowed down to take it all in . We had an extra special day with our new son in law and daughter and various and sundry friends dropping by to share cheer and cookies with us . We felt blessed to have each other , a home , food on the table , our cup runneth over . I know that there are a lot of people out there who have nothing , no family or home , no hope . I wish we could reach out to every single one and give them a hug and tell them how much they are loved . My wish for the upcoming year is to reach out more , love more , hate no more , even those who are mean to us and despise us , live more , pray more , forgive more , just as I am forgiven , just be more . Yes , I do want more , more , more . Its just the more I want is more of how Jesus would have me be . And believe me , I need to be more ! God bless you today  Love in Christ , Suz

From our house to yours

          We are drawing near to that time when all the gifts are wrapped ( not yet ) , the dinner is planned , the candles are lit , all we can do now is sit back and experience the moment . I want to remember everything . Things that cannot be bought , or on a TV special , or things you can't find on a grand scale . I'm talking peacefulness , love for God our Father , gratitude for our Savior Jesus Christ , that kind of peace that transcends all understanding . The smiles of our loved ones , the tug on my heart missing the ones not here anymore , my sweet family gathered round and the dear friends that drop in . These are what the  heart remembers . May you have a blessed Christmas and remember , it is the most wonderful time of the year . xxxooo, Suz

Love ,Love , Love

Love came down from heaven . Love so lovely , love devine . Love came down from heaven , the stars and angels gave the sign .

I think this is my favorite time of the year . It's not the gifts or the hectic pace or the deluge of sentimentality that overwhelms us this season . I feel such a sense of peace and love that I know doesn't come from me , and I find my refuge there . Don't get me wrong , I get caught  up in all the trappings sometimes too but this year somethings different . I feel gratitude and great love for my family , our situations in life that point to anything but peaceful , but most of all to our Savior Jesus Christ , the annointed one ,  who came down from Heaven . He came so that we may live , for that I am eternally grateful . So lets pause during this season and thank God for the day when Divinity met Humanity , go spread the word . Love , Suz