I finally walked outside this morning. It was brisk but refreshing, and I listened to my iPhone Christmas playlist while I walked. There were deals at both stores and things to do, then I stopped to see Mike and help him out. As a treat I stopped at one of my favorite self-indulges: Adamsburg Fleatique. I found a little Christmas tree there that I can use for our Christmas in July — just the right size and the price was perfect. I will put a small string of lights on and tuck it away until July.
I came home and ate lunch, then washed and swept out the car. It was far too dirty, and Ken showed it to two customers today and I felt bad that it was dirty. So now, squeaky clean! Made several lists for final things that I will need for the Christmas meals and to finish out the shopping for gifts. Going to do that a little tomorrow when it’s not too crowded during the earlier part of the day.
Today I will share Steve’s message from Maplewood for the 2nd Sunday of Advent – John the Baptist. The story of Jesus begins with John, in the wilderness. WE are in the wilderness in 2020! But John was to make the way for Jesus because something BIG was coming: Jesus, the son of God, who came to save us. WE should be ready for something BIG that’s coming: Jesus is coming back, and it’s about to happen. Are you ready? Out of the void, God sent Jesus, the light. The world is broken and we are part of that broken world. John spoke the Word of God: Jesus, who came to deliver us. We need to be fixed, and Jesus can do that. Jesus came to die, and destroy all the powers that will destroy US, powers of sin and death. The reason for Christmas is found in the cross. Don’t lose focus in the fuss. JESUS!
On this day in 1864 General Sherman’s 12 day siege began in Savannah; in 1884 the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published in UK and Canada. In 1906 President T. Roosevelt was the first American awarded the Nobel Peace Prize , and in 1936 Edward VIII signs Instrument of Abdication, giving up the British throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. In
1963 6-year old Donny Osmond’s singing debut was on Andy Williams Show. Otis Redding died in a place crash at age 26 in 1967, Richard Pryor died at age 65 in 2005, and in 2005 Garth Brooks married Trisha Yearwood. Emily Dickinson was born in 1830, and my cousin’s daughter-in-law, Miranda Marshall, is celebrating a birthday today. She rescues horses and works as a nurse with newborns. An essential front line hero! Have a great day, Miranda!!!
TOMORROW December 12 is:
- National Ambrosia Day
- National Ding-a-Ling Day (Not even going to touch this one…)
- Gingerbread House Day
- Poinsettia Day — I like poinsettias!!!
Tomorrow is finally Friday! Have a super day and a great start to your weekend. Sending virtual hugs! God bless – – –
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