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Warm up by the sun glow of this great lily!

Memories of my childhood always return each year erratically spread throughout the season when certain triggers, usually smells, flood memories and tears of Joy back. Christmas Eve service at the Christian Church in Boone (the old sanctuary) is the most frequent. The whole family, including extended family on occasion, pack the pews and hear the real pipe organ as many favorite carols are sang and then the candle that each member of the audience holds are lit from the center row as the perfect glow grows and perfect light fills the space. The glow from outside on the fabulous stained glass windows and the warmth from each candle inside meld together with the warmth from each family member gathered to bring the greatest Christmas Eve Ever! Tell me your favorite memory below in a comment space!

Psa 27:7 Hear me as I pray, O LORD. Be merciful and answer me! Psa 27:8 My heart has heard You say, "Come and talk with Me." And my heart responds, "LORD, I am coming." Psa 27:9 Do not turn Your back on me. Do not reject Your servant in anger. You have always been my helper. Don't leave me now; don't abandon me, O God of my salvation!

Christmas In SWEDEN A thousand years ago in Sweden, King Canute declared that Christmas would last a month, from December 13, the feast of St. Lucia until January 13, or Tjugondag Knut (St. Canute's Day). No one is quite sure why Lucia, a 4th century Sicilian saint, came to be so revered in Sweden. Some say she once visited the country, and others believe missionaries brought stories of her life which entranced the Swedish people. Her story is that in the days of early Christian persecution, Lucia carried food to Christians hiding in dark underground tunnels. To light the way she wore a wreath of candles on her head. Eventually Lucia was arrested and martyred. On her feast day the eldest daughter in each family dresses in a white dress with a red sash, and wears an evergreen wreath with seven lighted candles on her head. She (very carefully) carries coffee and buns to each family member in his or her room. Many schools, offices, and communities sponsor Lucia processions in which ca...

Home now from a fantastic time with Derrek & Amy in Fort Collins, CO! So much fun spending time in their home.

There's nothing black about today!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM FORT COLLINS, CO! We are enjoying a wonderful holiday weekend with Derrek & Amy!

Psa 23:2 He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams. Psa 23:3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name.