December 25, 2024
Monthly Archives: December 2024
December 24, 2024
The Sounds of Christmas
This year I have loved being able to enjoy the sounds of Christmas. Music is my connection to so many things and at Christmas time I am drawn to all of the music that celebrates the season. Chris and I were part of the Mountain Continue reading →
December 23, 2024
Fourth Week of Advent – Love
A baby can change everything, can’t it? I know in our family the arrivalof our sweet grandson absolutely changed our lives in so many ways. In the case of the Christian world a baby came into the world and definitely changed the world because of Continue reading →
December 19, 2024
The Perfect Imperfect Nativity
A repost with a few changes because it deserves to be reposted. Growing up in a minister’s family was a good experience for me. I have heard many bemoan the fact that they were preacher’s kids but not me. I loved it. I loved the Continue reading →
December 18, 2024
One in a Million
You hear that phrase all of the time – one in a million. Let me tell you –I am married to that one in a million guy and today is a special birthday for him. I am whisking him away or as he says “kidnapping” Continue reading →
December 17, 2024
Teapot Tuesday —Christmas is in the Air
Another Tuesday. Another teapot. This one has been featured before on It’s Just Life but don’t you just love it? All decked out in leaves and berries and perfect for the season that is upon us.And of course the words on the back of the Continue reading →
December 16, 2024
Third Week of Advent – Joy
Joy comes in all shapes and sizes, doesn’t it? Joy is the feeling of pleasure or happiness. When was the last time you witnessed or experienced true joy? I hope that the answer to that question is that you experience it daily because I believe Continue reading →
December 13, 2024
Breathe. Repeat.
Just breathe. I keep reminding myself that the things that I am trying to accomplish will get done. Just maybe not in quite the time frame I had originally planned. It seems as if I have written quite a few posts about how to deal Continue reading →
December 12, 2024
Christmas Comes to Brevard
It’s Christmas time in Brevard, NC and our annual Christmas parade and official Christmas tree lighting occurred last Saturday. It is a great event and one that draws a pretty big crowd. Chris and I popped into town for a few hours to enjoy some Continue reading →
December 11, 2024
Blast from the Past
Decorating for Christmas is always a time that evokes a lot of memories. From the decorations that were part of my childhood to the nativities and teapots that I have acquired over the years – it all brings memories flooding back. This year is no Continue reading →