The first week of January, time to undecorate the house and turn the Christmas lights off. I know I need to even though Christmas is still very much here in my heart. I wouldn’t say I’m sad, it’s just time to move on to the next part of the year on the calendar. It’s been a good week, a bit of an adjustment for the kids going back to school and getting up early again, but good. This morning I look out my window to a most beautiful snowfall. It’s thick and lush, I know because I don’t have my contacts in yet and I can see it. 🙂 I just had to get out there in it. I threw on my sweater, scarf, and boots and took out the compost (yes, I have a compost hole in my backyard…I’m making dirt for the spring planting…very satisfying). I just stood out in the back in my jammies letting His snow kisses fall on my face. As each one settled on my face, I remembered how many times I have continually kissed my babies’/toddlers’/kids’ faces over and over as long as they would sit still and let me. And there I was; sitting still and letting the King of Kings, God Almighty, shower me with His kisses. My heart is encouraged and ready for this new day and new season. Happy New Year!
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January 7, 2011 at 2:40 pm
Lynn Hall
Oh, so sweet, so well said…I am taking down the physical Christmas today…I love it so…but as you say…the next month has arrived. May we not miss His daily graces…blessings and love to you. lynn xo
ps…Are you a needle felter????
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January 7, 2011 at 7:50 pm
waitingformymiracle
Thank you, Sweet Lynn! No on the needle felting, but I want to become one. I put a couple books on my knitpicks (yarn website) wishlist, but I’ve not ventured into just yet. I found the greatest felted ornaments this past July at our art fair here in Plymouth. I got Lindsay a white ram that had such fun details. It was so Montanaish. Hee! Love making up words. 🙂 Do you do it? (Needle felt, that is, not make up words. 😉 )
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January 7, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Michelle Wiger
I love this post Lori! It sounds just like the Lori I knew and loved in college : ) Enjoy your snowy kisses!
Michelle (Murphy) Wiger
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January 7, 2011 at 7:52 pm
waitingformymiracle
So fun to hear from you. Thanks for reading. Yes, God put a love of His creation in my heart so many, many years ago. Kind of wish I had more wisdom back then. Hee! Thank God for His wisdom and grace in my life. Oh, He kept me from much heartache no matter how hard I tried to find it. Gotta love Him for that! Happy New Year, dear friend! Hugs
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January 7, 2011 at 7:55 pm
waitingformymiracle
Hey Michelle, I tried going to your blogspot address but it kept telling me it couldn’t be found. Is is still active?
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January 9, 2011 at 5:41 pm
bellaverita
I love this, Lori. God showering you with His love in each and every snowflake – so beautiful. Makes me want to go out and play in the snow!
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