From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Here is a glimpse of my family... our time together is always an exciting adventure! They are the best family a girl could ask for and such a blessing to me :) You can see who is the center of attention... the cutest little cousin ever :) Really enjoyed walking across the bridge in downtown Chattanooga! For fun, we walked through the gardens of Gaylord Opryland Resort ... absolutely beautiful! It was definitely worth staying after dark, the Christmas lights were amazing! Lastly, we went in the 9 degree freezer to see the ice sculptures. So thankful for the parkas!
From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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(I, in no way, consider myself a poet, but when you get one of those creative moments in the middle of the night and can't sleep... you just go with it :) This describes our Christmas this year, and a wonderful one at that!)
What does Christmas mean to you? For most of us, Christmas means sparkly lights and seeing family, And celebrating Christ coming to a manger from above. But what is the true meaning of each year's traditions? Behind all the activities is the reason - It is love! Look beyond all the presents, look closely and you'll see Love is working in hearts and act out throughout the day. Just watching my family made me realize this anew How blessed I am by my family's many acts of love today. Love is setting your alarm when the house is still all quiet To get up and make breakfast while the rest are still asleep Its installing toilets, grouting tile, and fixing guest bathrooms While others play games and talk on Christmas Eve. Love is packing and sharing everyone's favorites; And baking days in advance to bring sweet treats to all. It is the lending of your stove to a neighbor's whose broke, Helping bake their honey ham and 14 pound butter ball. Love is driving in the traffic and rain to see your family, With air mattresses and sleeping bags to stay overnight. Its inviting your single neighbor over to eat lunch And spend Christmas day hanging out with our bunch. Love is sweeping and cleaning up for your hostess And making coffee or hot chocolate for the family. Its helping with the baby and giving her a bath Or giving her a bottle and playing until she laughs Love is all the thoughtful little gifts That you needed and never mentioned It's the heartfelt generosity and Joy that is found in giving. But most importantly, Love is deep enough To remember the first and greatest gift. It's the Christmas story and a sowing little seed In English and Spanish for all to hear as we read. This is Love in action - it is seen in God toward us In sending us His Son to live to die upon a cross. But do we love others truly? And share this great news? May we tell others of His gift - it last longer than toys or shoes! I had such fun taking these pictures! We went to the beautiful Cleaveland Park in downtown Greenville. The rocks are great for climbing, and the waterfall peaceful, and the garden lovely! This family has been an incredible blessing and a joy to take pictures for :) Enjoy! I think taking the silly pictures was one of my favorite parts! Laughter truly is good like medicine :)
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AuthorI will be the first to admit that I am not a writer, but have a sincere aspiration to articulate Truth with grace, in love, seasoned with salt. Here is a journal of sorts, or photo documentations of a journey - one currently around the world in Papua New Guinea working at the Kunai Health Center. Thanks for visiting and your support! Archives
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