I love this time of the year..........

Merry Christmas ! (Coutesy of TH)

Here's Something For Advent............

On Advent He Speaks by Don Iannone 2007


God speaks to us, always
Even when we think He’s not there
He speaks through everything
and nothing
Not always words
Other signs and wonders

His, a voice inside, coaxing us:
Be true to ourselves
Be true to Him
Honor the Essence, He says
That which comes before
Honor the Creator, the Holy One

Sometimes we want our words
to be His words
Sometimes there are no words
Just silence stilling our souls
Sometimes we forget He’s there
Just His presence, watching over us

Christmas nearing
He reminds us to commune
and shine in Christ’s love
In each breath, Advent
An eternal coming
Within His words and silence

A Local Visit from The Neighbours

BTW - Mr Tabby from next door asked me to reassure you that his 9 lives remain intact !

This email reached me..........

"Bobby S. Briggs, MSgt, USAF 823 ESFS/SFOC Flight Sergeant BAGHDAD AB, IRAQ
Tough times don't last... Tough people do.
My name is Gary Hogman. Some of you receiving this know me, some do not. My wife, Cindy, is 32 years old and has just been diagnosed 3 days ago with stage 4 cervical cancer and her chances for survival are very slim. She was pregnant with our second child and had miscarried recently at 3 months, and now we know why.
This is a request for you ........asking for prayer. The more people that pray for her to be healed, the better. ....... Please pray and ask everyone you know to pray for the HEALING of Cindy and the removal of all cancer in her body, so she may enjoy all that life has to offer, and to continue to be the wonderful mother to our 5-year-old son Michael. The power of Prayer is unsurpassed. I want the whole world to have her in their prayers the next few weeks. God will hear our cry. Please do not be offended by my plea.. This is only a request for your help. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading this and helping with our request for healing! No words can express the power we have when we each do a little to come together.
Regards, Cindy's husband - Gary
Thank you, and please send it to the far reaches of our world."

Autumn...letting go.....

Out in the park this morning. There have been several of the largest, leafiest trees holding onto their leaves this last week. Yesterday, Autumn was still with us, and the colours were glorious. Today, the leaves are down. The branches stand stark against the sky. It is cold. Winter is moving in.

An' I thought this wuz a good 'un..........