We had a lovely time with family in December. We were blessed with good traveling weather (overall) both there and back. I’m now scrambling around trying to get caught up with bills and housework. Lots of unpacking and re-organizing to be done. We also need to put away all of the Christmas decorations, so we’ll be quite busy over the next week. D is doing well and keeping quite busy. We were able to talk to him several times during our trip. We were able to talk to him on Christmas Day which meant a lot to all of us.…
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I’m sorry this is delayed as I just got home and found my package waiting for me. Thank you so much for my new book (Light for My Path for Teachers) and the tea. I look forward to when I’ll be able to curl up and read the new book. I just have to get some unpacking done first. Also, thank you very much for the prayers. Happy New Year!!
Blogging Break
Posted in Holidays
I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa to those who celebrate those holidays. We’ll be spending the holidays with family and helping my sister as she recovers from her surgery. My internet time will be limited during this time. I will “see” you all in 2008.
Merry Christmas, My Friend
Posted in Holidays, and Military Life
Merry Christmas, My Friend by Corporal James M. Schmidt, former U.S. MarineFirst published in “Leatherneck Magazine”, December 1991‘Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone,In a one-bedroom house made of plaster and stone.I had come down the chimney, with presents to giveand to see just who in this home did live. As I looked all about, a strange sight I did see,no tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.No stocking by the fire, just boots filled with sand.On the wall hung pictures of a far distant land. With medals and badges, awards of all kind,a sobering thought soon came…
Are you looking for a way to bring your family together during Christmas? One good way to bring your family together is to start a tradition of nightly reading. We enjoy reading Christmas books each evening. This year, we have also started an advent book called Just 25 Days ‘Til Christmas. Each day has a devotional story, suggested activities, and a holiday schedule. We’ve been reading the devotional stories (almost) every evening. Next year, we’ll probably incorporate some of the activities. So far, we have enjoyed this book. The holiday scheduling ideas would be a great way to keep your…