Monday Morning Gratitudes

Just as the Wisemen brought three gifts to celebrate the wonder of Jesus' birth, so should we do likewise. Throughout the month of December, I will celebrate Jesus' birth in a simple way by focusing on things that really matter:

• Miracles, especially at Christmas time: a wondrous star that appeared just in time for the wisemen to see; our own personal Christmas miracles that sometimes appear from no where. 
• The wonder of Christmas: children's lighted faces. The glow of Christmas lights. The packages wrapped--elaborately or simply in brown paper. The decorated homes. 
• Christmas plays. The fumbles and mistakes, the laughter and fun, tension and stress--all for? One night of happy recipients who brag on their children's efforts and the poor, worn-out director who's happy with the results but, oh so glad it's over.

Blessings!

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Monday Morning Gratitudes

The successful launching of The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman
The release of The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman
health
God's special touch through difficult times in coming to publication
Knowing God has everything in control
God's timing
today's sunshine
music uplifting my heart today
the patience of dogs with babies
the patience of family with grouchy writers

Blessings

Monday Morning Gratitudes

Checking items off a "to-do" list
hot showers
sunshine
smooth writing pens
yellow paper
taking pictures
crisp apples
fresh fruit
stir fry food
a good steak


Blessings