Christmas at Our House ~ Episode 3 ~ THE REASON

In trying to keep steadfast on the reason for our celebration of Christmas, we shared a nativity for all highway goers to see.  One day an elderly gentleman stopped by to thank us for doing so.  I thought that was nice.  

 To Be Continued....

Christmas at Our House ~ Episode 2 ~ YOU GOTTA MOVE IT, MOVE IT

We will call this episode: Work Through the Pain.  Both Gracie and I were feeling it that day.  But she loves her walks, and keeping her active helps her navigate better.  And me too.  

Christmas was weeks away, and since I had purposed to bake tons of cookies and fudge for the kiddos and to go ahead and decorate, time was of the essence.  

 

Gracie said she'd put up with the chaos as long as she got a healthy number of walks.

 To Be Continued...

Christmas at Our House ~ Episode 1 ~ HOLDING OUT FOR HOPE

 I said early on.  "I'm not decorating this year.  Not in the mood.  Too much negativity in the world.  There's no room for hope."  Gracie concurred.

"Decorate," said the little voice inside my head.  

"Whatever," I replied.

And so little by little I drug out the figurines, the lights, and the Christmas notables.  I reminded Gracie, "Don't get caught up in the glitz.  Jesus is the reason for the season."  

I thought I heard her say, "Oh no... here we go again."

One of my favorites is this beautiful crystal tree, a gift from one of my favorite clients in my once thriving and opened hearing aid business, All About Hearing.  It sits on a platform that changes colors and it is beautiful to behold!  

To Be Continued...