That awkward moment when you inadvertently crash somebody’s Christmas party. You see, I was desperately searching for medicine for our sick adopted kitten. To my surprise, I saw cars at the Feed Store although it was a Sunday afternoon. I wasted no time hustling into the store, but to my consternation, there was music, food,…
Author: Grandma Grace
Not What She Expected
Poor Mary The high of talking with an angel. The excitement of having a heavenly appointment. The reassurance of her old aunt already aware of her happy news. The low of realizing that Joseph, her beloved, didn’t know. How could she ever explain the unexplainable? Then the relief of Joseph getting his own angel visit….
Gift Suggestions
He proudly placed the gift into my hands. I recognized the logo on the box immediately. What gifts stand out in your memory? A surprise something that was way beyond what you expected? Something you gave a loved one that really delighted them? An occasion when you had hopes of getting a certain something and…
Where is he?
“When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about. So they went in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the Baby. And when they had seen this, they…
Christmas Past
In my mind’s eye, I can see my family lining up in the vestibule of my aunt’s small, old home. The youngest first, me, then my cousins, parents, aunt, and uncle take their places by age with the oldest last. All the lights are off except for the Christmas tree I know is in the…
Here are some very random tips regarding the holidays. I hope one is a true help to you as you navigate your busy schedules. My main goal this season is to do things that encourage relationships because love is what lasts. Spending time together is different for each family. Only you know how to do…