and may miracles sprinkle - or snow - upon your garden.
The Nutcracker ballet, winter musical concerts, school holiday parties, classmate and teacher gift giving are all nearly wrapped up, and we're gliding into full holiday festivities with our children.
I treasure the crisp, cold nights, hot chocolate, and snuggling together (staying up way past bed time on a school night) to watch The Polar Express, The Grinch who Stole Chrismas (he's really not such a bad guy ya know - just needs a little love), A Charlie Brown Christmas and all the other classics. Most of all, I truly treasure reading my daughters' wish lists to Santa . . .My desire to instill strong moral character in my children is apparent when I read their requests that go beyond the monetary. Whew! One small exhale . . .
During this holiday season, more than any in recent history, we are all too aware that life can be imperfect, it is designed to be so to keep a yearning in our heart for something more. The good news is so long ago...One night, One star, One child was born unto us so that we may have everlasting life. Do you believe, Virginia? Do you believe?
Big warm squishy hugs to all, and to all Merry Christmas!
Terri
A big, squishy hug right back at you, Terri! Hope you have a fabulous, wonderful, miraculous Christmas with your family!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | December 23, 2008 at 07:11 AM