Looking out the patio door.. during our big snow fall December 10th.
Merry Christmas
Wishing you a beautiful Christmas weekend with family and friends.
I recently read an article written by Paul Anthony Wallerius. I am going to share some of it in my own words..
In our youth we make Christmas all about what we are going to get. We create our list and never doubt there will be several packages under the tree with our names on them. As we grow older we realize that there isn't much that we want or need and we make the transformation from "getter" to "giver" because it brings us joy.
2021 has been another difficult and quarrelsome year.
Paul shares a gift suggestion that if given and received would surely bring about more peace on earth and good will toward men.
What could do that?
Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Generosity
Faithfulness
Gentleness
and
Self-Control
♥
Carla
Beautiful and so true. What beautiful gifts to give. Merry Christmas sweet friend.
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More people should read and listen to Paul. I love your reflection photo! Both inside and out, perfectly blended.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this most needed gift. May you experience this great gift yourself this Christmas.
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Julia
Happy, Happy Christmas...
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Beautifully said and so right on the mark. Spending time together is our present to each other and our daughter this year. While we're not getting together with the larger family as we did pre-Covid, our daughter is with us since she is now fully vaxxed and booster, which wasn't possible for her age group this time last year. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
ReplyDeleteYour words are very nice, Carla. As we get older, there really isn't much that we want or need, maybe a few things for the kitchen or things to make our life easier, but we have mostly everything we want, don't we? And the spirit of Christmas has always filled your heart at this time. I appreciate that about you so much, Carla. Your list tells all the things we need to better ourselves for the new year. Thank you for sharing it.
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love you,
~Sheri
More importantly, WHO could do that? Only Jesus, the Savior of the world. God bless you and your family this Christmas season and in 2022, Carla! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Christmas and a wonderful 2022. ~ FlowerLady
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post and I love your photo. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Have a fabulous day!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty view from your home looking outside Carla! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family! Janice
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful message, Carla. Your view is nifty, too. Can you believe we won't have a white Christmas down here in Madison? So I'll enjoy your photos and prepare for the snow ahead. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThe Fruits of the Spirit are always en pointe, right!?!?!? Merry Christmas, Sweet Friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo :-) I like...
ReplyDelete... it snowed on Christmas Eve for us and the forest looks wonderful now.
I'm looking forward to more snow so that I can ski.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
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All the best Jan
Snow magic! I had to change my name again to start writing: Im at:
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All the best for the coming year, dear Carla.
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xo
Hi Carla.....Hope you and yours enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season and the ringing in of the New Year. Our Christmas temps were in the upper 80's.....would have loved to have had snow, but this is just a dream when living in Texas. Have a very good week.
ReplyDeleteThis picture made me remember the picture I saw the first time I visited your blog. A lovely winter scene looking out your window :)
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes for a peaceful 2022!
Yes! What you shared is so very true, Carla. First, I do enjoy giving more now that I'm in my golden years. It gave me so much happiness to bless my family this year with gifts. Second, I've been thinking a lot this season about the fruit of the spirit, and how this is what will bring peace and harmony to the world. With God all things are possible! Hugs and Happy New Year, my friend! Nancy
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