>Gratitude Monday: Happy Christmas

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Blonde hair, brown head, blue eyes green and blue eyes blue. Matching PJs, matching robes, a pair of stockings and joy pours out.

Happy memories; a few of them sad. Candlelight and pie. Fuzzy slippers, mulled wine, and “no-I-do-it-myself!”

Homemade custard, lights on the tree, walks in the dark, and rain. Tiptoes in the hallway, Santa creeps in, traditions continue, and joy pours out.

Friends by the fireplace, food in abundance, gift-wrapping on the carpet at midnight. Hot cocoa from scratch, marshmallows to the brim. Falling on the sofa with a sigh, asleep they are at last.

A church filled with light, candles held high, people we love in the glow,
God With Us, and joy pours out.