I thought I needed to say a word about Christmas, although late. Thanks for your patience! We were thankful for many things this Christmas.
12. A reason to celebrate--Christ came in the flesh! What a wonderful, surprising fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.
13. Such fulfillment of prophecy gives HOPE for the future--how will He fulfill His promises to come again? I can't wait to see.
14. Advent reading--we read Jotham's Journey again since Abby wasn't around the first time.
15. Fun making ornaments for my brother and sisters' families.
16. Enjoyment making ornaments with friends.
17. A house full while family came to celebrate with us, and making MORE ornaments.
18. A WHITE CHRISTMAS! For those in the north, you might not understand my excitement. We haven't had a white Christmas here since 1947! It actually started snowing the evening of Christmas.
19. Fun throwing snowballs at each other.
20. Snow sculpting a bear.
21. Singing at 2 nursing homes and the smiles that brought.
22. Esther 9:22 "that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, days for sending gifts of food to one another and gifts to the poor." The Jews celebrated this way when saved from Haman's wicked plot. I love how God smiles on feasting, gladness and food gifts when celebrating something special--especially something as special as His birth.
Join me in giving thanks. Here's a link to Ann Voskamp's blog that started it all.
How wonderful that you are listing your thanks Teresa! What fun photos you included with your list! Yaaay for a long-overdue *white* Christmas!! We don't get many of those here either and this year it was raining. :)
ReplyDeleteMany, many blessings to you!!
In Him,
Camille
love your pictures! What fun!
ReplyDeleteCamille,
ReplyDeleteI see you are continuing your gratitude list past 1000 on your blog! We all have so much to be thankful for, don't we? It's snowing again this morning here! Some years we only get one snowfall. Fun.
Have a blessed day today.
Christina,
Thanks for visiting! I'm sure your family will be enjoying the snow today also. Enjoy making memories:)
In His grace,
Teresa
How fun to see some of your holiday blessings. I love the ornaments you made!
ReplyDeleteSweet blessings,
Sharon
Sharon,
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting. Making ornaments is one of the things we enjoy most, I think, at Christmas. How about you?
With a smile,
Teresa
Dear Teresa ~ Thank you for stopping in to visit me today...it's always lovely to hear from you! I trust all is well? Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteMany blessings,
Camille
Just a note to say hello ~ I hope you are doing well!
ReplyDeleteSweet blessings,
Sharon
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ReplyDeleteThinking of you.........
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely that you stopped by for a visit Teresa...it's always nice to hear from you! Trust all is well? Have a wonderful week. :)
ReplyDeleteMany blessings,
Camille
Just letting you know I am thinking of you...
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!
Blessings,
Camille
I know you are not blogging right now Teresa...I just stopped by to let you know I am going to be offline for the next month. Have a happy Summer!
ReplyDeleteIn HIS Love,
Camille
It was lovely to hear from you Teresa! Thank you for stopping by and filling me in on the recent events in your family. Wow...you are one creative girl doing all those truffles for your nieces wedding!!! I'm sure she will be so glad you did it! Enjoy! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderul week!
Blessings,
Camille
Just stopping in to wish you and your family a wonderful New Year Teresa! Many rich blessings to you all!
ReplyDeleteIn HIM,
Camille
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ReplyDeleteDear Teresa ~ It was lovely to hear from you my friend. Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful summer!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Camille