I am editing a message for the service New Year’s Eve Church service. Perfect title for it!

Finding just the right Scripture.Music director agreed with my choice of songs.

Judy is doing the children’s sermon.

There will be a tuba solo.

Ingathering was an outpouring of love. Giving is a reason for living. So proud of our Church. What we do is impossible but it becomes possible! A miracle! Magic!

I’m awake in the night. The cats don’t understand that I am creating. Each calls for attention until I give in.

A warm Winter day . All the snow is gone!

Pastor preached on gratitude. He mentioned nose hairs and eyelashes.

Let every fiber of MY being hum with gratitude today.

• White frosted trees from frozen fog…everywhere and surrounding mountains…gorgeous ♥
• Christmas shopping all finished…
• …let the wrapping begin!
• Lost?    Found? ….
• …. Lost my car keys, searched my purse…
• …Found car keys…Found wedding rings in purse…didn’t know they were lost while searching for keys…
• …Call from Costco, they found GPa’s white cane…didn’t know it had been left/lost :)…
• Frustrations becoming Blessings!
• Neighbor Luann bringing us her homemade clam chowder and cheesy buns…she is the best chef!!
• Peaceful Mind podcast ♥

The wonderful feeling of knowing you have a few days off coming.

Realizing that you’d better make a list. The weekend will be full.

Work this morning but the people are sweet and the house is homey and easy.

Keep calm and take it slow.

Grateful for Christmas songs and beautiful music on the radio,

Our choir director . Poor energizer bunny running on generic batteries. His cold has laid him low.

I was grateful to have money when the card reader at the gas station was broken.

Finding toys for tots.

Mailing last package. Love and kisses to Kora!

Our local schools are closed. Moms groan. Kids cheer!  By evening an army of snowmen will appear.

The school of the job I have to day is delayed so I don’t know if I’m working or not. I wait.

I don’t know if there will be choir tonight. It is odd not to know what my plan is. Like being blindfolded then Surprise!

Texting is so efficient. But it is early still so I wait.

I waitedto find the things  to complete my lists. Out in the snow I’ll go.

Time to decorate. Taking just a few hours to deck the halls will brighten my spirits.

A good day to wrap. I’m handling three families. Don’t get mixed up!

Absorb the beauty of the snow. It is quiet and lovely. Unspoiled by footprints.

Happy Snow Day!

The snow is so pretty from inside. The cardinal against the white is vibrant.

But I have layers to keep me warm. Bless my hat and gloves!

Road crews keep us moving while the the children groan as they wish for a snow day.

The store had a snow brush and I used it numerous times yesterday.

I need a little help St Nick in finding the things on my list.

Popcorn shop had dill pickle flavor. A walk through a snowstorm to get to the store. Grand parent love!

Clean flannel sheets! My bed is a warm nest.

More snow coming! Winter announces, I am boss!

The snow has covered the leaves and the mud and made it fresh looking outside.

Just an inch and I don’t have to go far.

The snow reminds that Christmas is very near and I am falling behind . But it is My list so if some things don’t get done Oh well!

I have no idea where my snow brush is??? I will manage this morning and then buy one. I will not be defeated by details,

Details chip away at our core and ruin the overall joy.

A little more shopping and I will be done. Both grand kids want dill pickle popcorn.

Package ready to go in the mail today. Amazing that I can mail it here and they get it there.

Grateful for snow plows and sidewalk salt.

Christmas party tonight!Looking towards a fun evening. Laughter! Togetherness!

The individual flakes have made a trace of snow. They do not slow down as they flutter to the ground. Calming to watch them float.

Out for a bite to eat. A slow down in a busy day. Grateful to hubby for being my right hand man.

By going thing to thing and not slowing down I accomplished much.

Saw two cars collide in a parking lot. No real damage but a warning, pay attention and slow down.

Even made a batch of cookies at 9:30 for the Search at Church tomorrow. Sleep time. Slow down. Relax.

Roads were a little slick in places. Slow down.

Stop. Look and Listen. Breathe in today!

Intentionally slowing my thoughts and organizing my priorities.

1. Sun Dec 3, good meeting, progress at work, conversations with friends and family, good meals.
2. Mon Dec 4, well rested, sunny walk, picked up medicine before shop closing, progress at work, good meals, help from custodians
3. Tue Dec 5, well rested, on time to work, good walk, cheerful help from co-workers, good meals, progress at work.
4. Wed Dec 6, good walks, good meetings, cheerful help from co-workers, progress at work, kind word from boss, good meals.
5. Thu Dec 7, sunny walk to work, cheerful help from co-workers, progress at work, good meals, bed early.
6. Fri Dec 8, good dr. appt., good seminar, cheerful help from co-workers, conversations, progress at work, good meals, good walks.
7. Sat Dec 9, well rested, sunny day, progress at work, conversation with brother, good meals, Pavorotti Xmas music on you tube, bed early.

Yesterday I decided I didn’t feel well. I gave myself a day off. Grateful that I can and do, do that. Putting myself first allows me to recover.Grateful I have learned that.

Procrastination.Letting the world turn without me.

Hubby guarded me by screening calls like a bodyguard. My diligent secretary!

Simple foods can taste so good. Applesauce, ginger ale, a banana and some yogurt.

Reading and napping to heal my body and soul.

The cat who decided she was my doola.

My nephew lost his house in the California fires. Thank God all made it out safe.

My incredible body. A little rest and I’m ready to roll! I’m up! It’s another day for M.E.!