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Preparing to celebrate the Gift of Gifts, under a thick blanket of December snow,
my list continues...
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Christmas cards falling through the mail slot.
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0202
My three walking through the church mid-week with baskets full of goodies. Delivering gifts of love to those who serve.
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0203
The safe arrival of a sweet baby girl.
0204
Carrot noses.
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0205
Cold, pink cheeks.
0206
A red scarf.
0207
Snowballs.
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0208
Wool mittens.
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Sleds. And the big hill at the neighborhood park.
0210
Old Christmas movies at the end of a snow day.
0211
A puzzle in progress.
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0212
Christmas books.
0213
Finding Hannah reading to her brothers.
0214
Spiced nuts.0215
Coming inside.
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0216
Piles of snow gear in our school room.
0217
Standing by the fire in their socks.
0218
Family Advent readings.
0219
The Gift of Gifts.
What shall I render thee for the gift of gifts,
thine own dear Son, begotten, not created,
my Redeemer, proxy, surety, substitute,
his self-emptying incomprehensible,
his infinity of love beyond the heart's grasp.
from Valley of Vision
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The lists continue...