Merry Christmas to All

Christmas has come at last. I wish all of you a very Merry day and joyfilled season. It was a white Christmas for us here in Billings and a cold one too. Dennis and I went for a drive last night to look at lights and take some photos. We may go again tonight, depending on the weather.
Christmas Eve we opened our gifts and laughed at the dogs as they opened theirs and watched It's a Wonderful Life.. and that is what it is... a wonderful life.

Today is a day to relax... have our turkey dinner, talk to family in far off distant places, and enjoy the day together.

We miss our family and our friends but send our warmest greetings to you all... Stay warm, be happy...

Christmas Preparations

Thanksgiving has come and gone and now its time to get ready for Christmas. The tree is trimmed, the lights are lit, the presents bought (well most of them). It is a busy busy time of year. Parties and get-togethers with friends, and food, food, and more food are all coming our way.

In the middle of all the hustle and bustle, I will take a moment this Christmas and ponder all that God has given to me, however small. Sometimes we overlook gifts from God because at first glance they do not look like gifts: struggle, illness, loss .... all these are gifts too... they are given to us to help us to become closer to Christ, to build our character, to humble us.

Merry Christmas all.... and to all a good night.