Want a Blessing?

Checking the messages on the answering machine after being gone for almost two weeks, we heard from dear friends we haven't seen for several years. They just wanted to visit awhile and wish us a Merry Christmas. It was a lovely thing to do. We decide to touch bases with those we love, not by Facebook or email, by phone. The calls didn't take that long and after talking to friends and loved ones, my husband and I felt all warm and fuzzy inside. I suppose that's what you get when you simply reach out and let someone know they're important. It is a lovely thing to do. Happy New Year's Eve!

Merry Christmas!

My wish for you this year is awareness. Awareness of how blessed we all are, whether you have material blessings, good health, family, friends, or trials. Trials, you ask? Yes. Trials are necessary for us to appreciate our blessings. My prayer for you, dear friends, is that you will realize there are blessings you can be aware of if you'll only look for them. No one has them all. But all of us have some. Pause this season and count your blessings...one...by...one.

May you have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year in 2012!

Nancy Jill