Mary and Joseph are on the move. Each morning, the kids find them a little bit closer to Bethlehem... which is over by the fireplace.Rejoicing and waiting this week, the gift counting continues...
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An empty square on the calendar.
0734
Just-mopped floors.
0735
Meeting Gabriel... just adopted from Ethiopia after many prayerful years of hoping and waiting. Finally at home with his dear family.
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Hours of outside snow play. The cold is so much more bearable with snow on the ground.
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Warm blankets and books on the couch.
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Peppermint hot chocolate.
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The smell of home.
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Free shipping.
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UPS.
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Hannah's piano teacher.
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Christmas dresses.
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Thoughtful reading.
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A break from routine... time to plan and pray.
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Anticipation. Mema and Grandpa arrive tonight.
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Peace.
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Mercy.
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God and sinners reconciled.
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,
on them has light shined.
Isaiah 9:2
I love the idea of your advent walk to the fireplace/Bethlehem. I think I'll use that idea myself when my two year old is three or four. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute and good idea with the Playmobil Nativity figures!
ReplyDeleteI had the gift of peppermint hot chocolate last night too! With a giant homemade marshmallow ... yum ...
ReplyDeleteLove #749. Amen to that -- biggest gift of all!
Mary is looking really good for being 9 months pregnant!
ReplyDeleteI love free shipping, Christmas dresses, snow on the ground, Mary and Joseph travelling to Bethlehem . . . and most of all God and sinners reconciled!
ReplyDeleteMerriest of Christmases to you!