Just for today:
Outside my window it is cold and snowy and gray.
Today I am thinking about several things. One I wish we could have made it to Mass but it is very bad out right now. We attempted it but the snow is blowing so much and visibility is not good. So, I am thinking about the Lord in my heart and missing being with Him in worship. I am, also, thinking about how I plan to organize my recipes from a binder to recipe box.
I am very thankful for a warm home, roof over our head and a new furnace we had to put in this year at the beginning of winter because our old one gave out. I am, also, very very thankful I can be home with my family because last night I worked and thought I would be trapped because of the snow and not make it home to be with my family today. I am very grateful it did not hit until early this morning.
I am wearing blue jeans and a festive shirt.
I am remembering people I need to send Christmas cards to.
Tonight I am going to stay home.
A good book I am reading is actually not a book but a magazine, "Faith and Family."
I am hoping for a joyous Advent and Christmas season that brings us closer to the Lord day by day and a safe winter.
On my mind is what is going on outside, watching the snow blow everywhere.
I am noticing Christmas lights and a crazy cat running around the house and wet clothes at the doorway from a young boy playing outside.
Pondering these words from today's reading of the Bible: Isaiah 35: 1-6,10
The desert and the parched land will exult;
the steppe will rejoice and bloom.They will bloom with abundant flowers,
and rejoice with joyful song.
The glory of Lebanon will be given to them,
the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;
they will see the glory of the LORD,
the splendor of our God.
Strengthen the hands that are feeble,
make firm the knees that are weak,
say to those whose hearts are frightened:
Be strong, fear not!
Here is your God,
he comes with vindication;
with divine recompense
he comes to save you.
Then will the eyes of the blind be opened,
the ears of the deaf be cleared;
then will the lame leap like a stag,
then the tongue of the mute will sing.
Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return
and enter Zion singing,
crowned with everlasting joy;
they will meet with joy and gladness,
sorrow and mourning will flee.
and enter Zion singing,
crowned with everlasting joy;
they will meet with joy and gladness,
sorrow and mourning will flee.
From the kitchen we have Christmas cookies and cheese dip and crackers.
Around the house are Christmas decorations.
One of my favorite things is being home.
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