All things new

 Christmas has passed us by in a whirl and suddenly we're in a new year.  We had many lovely visits with family and friends and a rather unpleasant visit from a mouse family who decided to eat the van sparkplug for Christmas dinner. Now we're in the thick of frigid weather, but there's something about January sunlight that seems brighter, whiter, warmer? Is it my imagination??  With chili in the crockpot today and tea perpetually warming us I'm already dreaming of springtime. As we begin a new year I am thinking of the One who makes all things new and I am praying for a year of joy.

For Unto us a Child is Born

Winter Solstice

 Here we are to Winter Solstice already- just a few days from Christmas.  Here are a few recent pictures from our busy days.

The weary world rejoices

 Advent begins and this year I sense more than ever that we are stuck in between Advents.  The Christmas carols so aptly describe the longing for the second Advent and for the healing and restoration of the world and our hearts.  May He bring us tidings of comfort and joy. Here are glimpses of our overflowing days.