We drove around town last night checking out our town's private Christmas lights. Even Ava went along and stood still for a Christmas photo !!
After supper, I got the cookie dough made and it's chillin' away.
Then we've giving ourselves a treat to lunch out before we come home to bake cookies. If my granmother's Snickerdoodles turn out okay, tomorrow I'll post and picture and the recipe. Then tomorrow we'll deliver some to friends.
I do have to make one more stop at the grocery story *sigh* but mostly my pantry is ready. We're keeping it SIMPLE this year and I LOVE it!
We'll have a light supper after Christmas Eve traditional service with one grandson and his "intended."
Our Christmas Day will be quiet and I'll make a simple ham/baked sweet potatoes/fruit salad meal and we'll CHILL. [lol: kinda like my cookie dough ]
It took a LOT of prayer, but I finally let go of my sadness that we cannot make the trip to Kentucky to be with my son, daughter-in-law, and beautiful granddaughter for Christmas. We had so looked forward sharing this first Christmas in their new home and new life. Last summer, he retired from 21 years in the Marine Corps and they stepped out into a whole new world. They wanted us to share this special Christmas with them, but it wasn't to be and I cried--a LOT. Then while the hot water poured over me in my shower prayer closet, my Father showed me how good life is, how much He's given me, how blessed I am.
So, I dried my eyes and dressed and got a sweet Christmas ready for my sweet husband and precious daughter.
It was good to remember that we do NOT have to have and extravaganza of bells, whistles, lights, candles, people, comings/goings/doings, events, or special gatherings to celebrate the amazing gift of the King of kings and the Lord of lords.
Merry Almost Christmas, Sweet Friends,
Liz
My heart is sad for you sweet friend - but so thankful that in the midst of the sadness you found joy. A blessed Christmas to you and yours!
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