December 22

 

I honestly feel as if I accomplished very little today, but my  hubby says that getting all of the Christmas cards written and on their way is a very big accomplishment indeed.  And I know he's right.  It was a lot of cards.

It all reminds me of an older poem which I'd found in a used Christmas book and blogged about on my Christmas blog in 2014.  Here it is:

LORD, BLESS THE CARDS WE'VE WRITTEN
 Myrtle Beeler Day

Lord, bless the cards we've written;
May they bear a joyous greeting.
Bless the gifts we've wrapped and tied;
May they radiate Thy love.
Bless the wreaths that we have hung
In doorway, stair, and hall;
May they speak of life eternal.
Thy dominion over all.
Bless the lovely candle
Shining forth into the night;
May it carry far and wide
The wondrous message of Thy light.
Bless all the sweet traditions of Thy dear, holy birth;
May they lead us in the worship of
The Savior, Lord of earth.

There are some wonderful thoughts there and some timely prayer requests! 

So let's see ... yesterday afternoon I made another double batch of Christmas granola and packaged it in quart jars for gifting.  I also put together a cookie plate for our neighbor who I knew would appear at our door any day bearing a loaf of freshly baked sourdough rye bread.  

And in fact, that exchange of goodies took place today.  Tomorrow I would like to make a few more kitchen gifts and get a package on its way to Nevada, but we will see!