Christmas Blessings

One week today is Christmas!

A few weeks ago I wrote on my website that I was ready to inwardly and outwardly prepare for His arrival.

In the interim, illness has prevented me from shopping, decorating, festive dinners and parties with friends; the outward trappings.

However, I am happy to report that this 'downtime' afforded me the opportunity to be still and listen, to travel inward more easily.

As life would have it, one of my siblings needed surgery during that time and is now recuperating.

My quietness allowed me to send constant healing prayers and positive wishes.

We might not all be able to celebrate together this year yet will be close in spirit.

Now that I am ready to play 'catch up' with some holiday traditions, I found the last Christmas card my mother gave me the year before she died.

Seeing the words of love and well wishes written in her own steady hand brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my lips.

I could hear her voice speaking to me as I read what she wrote.

Her card is on display with the others I have received.

Her favourite wreath now graces my door. Little reminders of her are all around me.

My Dad is always in my heart, especially during this season.

He was Santa for his family every year throughout his lifetime!

Feeling the 'pinch' with less than a week to go, I expressed my thoughts to my children and their outpouring of support brightened my day.

Messages of faith, hope, love and peace are Christmas blessings which are sent in a multitude of ways, just when needed the most.