Merry Christmas to all my blogger friends who visit my blog. May your day be filled with new hope for a better world, love, peace, joy, and contentment.
This morning, I placed baby Jesus in Mary's arms to complete the nativity scene.
I especially remember in my prayers all those who are having some difficulty this Christmas, some are mourning the loss of their loved ones, some are sick, some are dyeing, some are homeless, some are without power after the storm, and some have nothing to eat, some are stranded and can't make it home, some are at war, some are keeping peace far away from home, some are unjustly imprisoned for what they believe in and for all those who suffer in silence because of injustice. Let us count our blessings with a grateful heart.
Today, my son Vaughan, George, and I will feast on our traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and I'll be setting up the traditional puzzle to relax and count my blessings. A very quiet Christmas but blessed Christmas.
Stay safe and well my friends and thank you for your comments.
Hugs,
Julia
Was not surprised that you would wait until Christmas day to put baby Jesus in Mary's arms. I pray for peace too and am very thankful for my humble blessings as there a those who are struggling.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your beautiful wishes - which I hope bless you too.
ReplyDeleteYes we must count our blessing today and every day.
ReplyDeleteIs the Nativity one you made? It is very sweet.
Merry Christmas, dear friend. Enjoy the day with your loved ones.
xoxo
Merry Christmas Lauren. No this was a Christmas present from my daughter Christine. She bought it at Cosco 22 years ago.
DeleteA very nice Nativity! It has been snowing all day today. Enjoy your dinner and Merry Christmas! Janice
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely Nativity and it sounds like a nice quiet day but filled with good food and family and the Spirit of the season. Merry Christmas Julia!
ReplyDeleteI love your tradition of placing Jesus in the manger last. Enjoy puzzle and relax time!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! I am touched by all those you remember in your prayers...and by your placing of the Christ Child in his mother's arms.
ReplyDeleteI love your tradition of placing Jesus in the manger on day of. Thank you for this special Christmas Blog Post, it is well said Julia and very much on my heart.
ReplyDeleteLove to you,
Carla
Hello dear Julia! I hope your Christmas was wonderful! We are covered in snow today.
ReplyDeleteLove the nativity and that you placed Baby Jesus in Mary's arms! Such thoughtful and true words with your post. May this new year find health, happiness, and peace to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Hope this finds your Christmas was full of happy times! May this new year find health, happiness, and peace to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. My best wishes for a happy and healhty 2023.
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