Christmas

The Girl who Sang in her Pain! Part 2

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What fills your heart when in despair you hear the Bells on Christmas Day? I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men. I thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had … Continue reading The Girl who Sang in her Pain! Part 2

The Girl who Sang in her Pain!

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Growing up, I dreamed of “Prince Charming” sweeping me off my feet or a “Knight in Shining Armor” riding in and swooping me up! The life of luxury and ease while living the American Dream was certainly on my radar. I imagined how many children I would have and what I would name each of … Continue reading The Girl who Sang in her Pain!

Potty Training and Christmas Cookies

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Can you smell it? The Christmas cookies, of course! Smell the nutmeg wafting in the air? Oh, how I love Christmas time! The sights and sounds generate a deep longing to experience that holiest of occasions! The Christmas programs at church remind us there’s no better gift! And invitations to dazzling Christmas parties sparkle like … Continue reading Potty Training and Christmas Cookies

A Christmas Grandmother!

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Since becoming totally immersed into grand-parenting, I have wondered about a character from Bible days who is not mentioned or named. No limelight or recognition of a life lived with fanfare. No books embellished with her grand-parenting skills. But this woman has grown in great respect in my mind. I wonder what she was like. … Continue reading A Christmas Grandmother!