IT'S A BOY! Luke 2:9-14

9. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10. And the angel said to them, "Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; 11. for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger." 13. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14. "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!"

IT'S A BOY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

While I am still plagued with pain and am struggling with the carpel tunnel, I have been so very blessed. My daughter, my sweet, good and lovely daughter baked and planned and wrapped until she nearly cried -- because I couldn't and she knows how much Christmas means to me.

My husband and son have "picked up the slack" for me in so many ways. And more than once I have heard conversations about how it looks so easy when Mom does it.

So God uses even our pain to bless us and provide evidence of his unspeakable love for us.

And I am learning lessons I have been refusing to learn. Sometimes a still small voice and gentle nudge become a "good swift kick!" I'm glad God loves me enough to keep at it!

I'm glad he sent His son to save me and all of you.

Merry Christmas

Mary  ¶ 1:24 AM