December 10, 2023

It was raining all day and dreary but we all had happy spirits. Sawyer and Grace were putting puzzles together, and Cody and Jackson set up the manger. Max came in later but was entertaining none the less!

Cody & Jackson
Sawyer and Gracie

The welcome center had a really inviting background on the announcement rotation. Peaceful.

The beautiful cookies didn’t hurt, either! My friend Kathy H made them.

Look who was parked beside me when I pulled into a parking space at Walmart?

Ho Ho Ho

Todd’s message was the second in his Home for Christmas series: THE TRUTH OF CHRISTMAS, which is to say that Christmas is not really focused on the truth. Are you preparing (during the holiday) for events or for people? Be kind. Our LIVES are a sermon – people would rather SEE than HEAR Jesus from you. All we need for Christmas is Jesus.

After church I took Priscilla’s gift to her – no one was home so I hung it on her door. They live in a nice neighborhood so I felt comfortable leaving it there. I think eventually I’ll hear that she got it. I sent her an email to alert her it was from me. Her porch looked so quaint!

Priscilla’s porch

On the way home I saw a Radio Flyer red wagon in the neighbor’s yard and the sign said ‘Free’. Of course I stopped to get it. It’s in very good shape; it will just need scrubbed in the spring. I struggled getting it in the car. It was very awkward to maneuver!

Little red wagon

And these are the toys that Kelly got at their church’s rummage sale – everything left after Sunday morning was free! I scrubbed them up this afternoon and tucked them away until Cameron is big enough.

Toy
More toys

One of the items in the auction bid was a pine cone garland. I wound it around the deck post.

Garland

Our HCC Christmas dinner was this evening. Everything looked lovely — all the monitors carried the yule log and the fireplace. The main stage had trees and lights set up.

All the monitors were tuned to this.
The stage – it almost felt warmer in there because of the ‘fireplace’
Other side of the stage
Max, Mary and Gracie
‘Elf’ Gracie

The food was great – and there was a huge variety. Ham, chicken, meatballs, veggies, parsley potatoes, mac/cheese, about five different types of drink, and an entire island of desserts. Yum. And it started with a salad and rolls. Our crew did a great job.

Centerpiece
Centerpiece

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TOMORROW December 11th is:

National Stretching Day; UNICEF Birthday; National App Day; National Noodle Ring Day; International Mountain Day.

Tomorrow is my niece Hanna’s birthday, and also my cousin Mark’s birthday. It would have been my Aunt Gail’s, as well – my dad’s sister. I already have a list of chores for tomorrow. Sigh. God bless!

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