*May I extend my best wishes for a happy and healthy 2016 to all of you who find the time to read my words, who are generous with support and comments, who I am privileged to call friends. Happy New Year!
*This is a repost from last Christmas. At the time it caused a bit of a stir. I thought I would repost with audio to share with new readers. I beg your indulgence.
It’s not just one thing that delights me but so very many things that put a smile on my face
It’s the season of soft twinkling white lights and hanging decorations on the tree
It’s decorating your tree with ornaments that you’ve collected over the years from the many places you’ve visited
Each one having it’s own story
It’s traditions eagerly looked forward to experiencing again
Making more memories
It is gifts chosen with care and lovingly wrapped and placed under the Christmas tree
It is Christmas carols sung at mass with loud voices and open hearts
It is waking up to a white Christmas (we can hope!)
It is a season of hand written Christmas cards
And e-cards sent to far flung locales
Renewing connections
Spreading warmth and joy
Giving special touches to those
We cannot touch physically
This time of year has always been a special time for me
Perhaps it is because I am a December baby
My birthday a holy day
The Immaculate Conception of Mary
The month and then the day presenting my parents with the perfect first and middle names for me
Things always seemed brighter, purer at this time of year
The season, despite rampant commercialism, still touches me
Lightens my heart with joy
Renews my faith
Makes me believe in the impossible
Makes me hope
For the future
*Many sincere wishes for the merriest of holidays to all of you and my profound thanks to those that read and comment upon whatever whimsy I release onto the pages of this blog. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
