For my husband and me, this year is a different kind of holiday season….some joyful celebrations and some sad goodbyes. As we prepared for the holidays, we heeded the advice to simplify…to focus on the true gift of Christmas.
Our downsized tree is decorated with only a few of our special ornaments.
The mantle is adorned with precious memories…..a few of the many Santas my mother lovingly painted, only one of our nativity collections (this set my father made from repurposed wood), and the clock which was our first Christmas present to each other after our wedding.
At my husband’s suggestion, I even purchased our traditional Jesus’ birthday cake at the bakery. Yes, we did simplify our decorations and traditions this year, as we prepared our hearts to celebrate the ultimate gift from God.
Christmas Day will be quiet, with church and reflecting on the miracle of Christ’s birth and all the blessings received during 2016. All will be calm and bright!
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luke 2:10 (KJV)
My prayer for you is that your Christmas be filled with our Lord’s treasured blessings….the LOVE of family and friends, the HOPE of our faith in Christ, and the warmth of PEACE in your heart.
Blessings and merry Christmas,
Sherida
Sherida Stewart 
Nice. Wishing you a blessed Christmas.
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Many blessings to you, Sarah, this beautiful Christmas season!
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What a lovely Christmas you had. We did also. Happy New Year. Hugs
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Thank you, Sandra, for your friendship! Thank you so much for your cards and the poem…you touched our hearts. Glad your Christmas was a good one. I wish you all the best for 2017!
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