Gift

"Simple Gifts" -- the first thing that comes to mind.

Gifts are wonderful in all shapes and sizes. Simple gifts are the best. The small tokens of remembrance. The realization that each day -- each moment -- is a gift to be treasured. The air I breathe. The food I eat. The clothes I wear. The friends who know me and love me in spite of me.

A song well sung.

A sunset.

A cool breeze.

A glass of iced tea.

Kindness from a friend.

A moment of calm.

All are gifts to be appreciated. To be noted and remembered. Because when all is said and done those are the gifts with true meaning. The gifts that bring us closer to each other.

"Look Doris, someday you're going to find that your way of facing this realistic world just doesn't work. And when you do, don't overlook those lovely intangibles. You'll discover those are the only things that are worthwhile." -- Fred Gailey, "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947)

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Holiday Anchor

My holiday anchor, with thanks to The Nourished Home --

Fred Gailey: Look Doris, someday you're going to find that your way of facing this realistic world just doesn't work. And when you do, don't overlook those lovely intangibles. You'll discover those are the only things that are worthwhile.

-- Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

The Simple Woman's Daybook -- December 14th

FOR TODAY

Outside my window... it is cold! We got over 3 inches of snow here on Sunday. That may not sound like much, but it's a lot for us! We aren't supposed to get above freezing until Wednesday.

I am thinking... that I'm having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit. I think it's mostly because of the remodeling. I just can't get into decorating when the living room is such a wreck!

I am thankful for... my warm house. After the weekend snows, wind and bitter cold, it really makes me incredibly grateful for all that I have.

From the learning rooms... it's EXAM week. Oh boy!?!

From the kitchen... homemade ham and corn chowder to keep us all warm. Yum!

I am wearing... flannel pj's and dh's robe.

I am creating... nothing : (

I am going... try and accomplish lots today.

I am reading... Mere Discipleship by Lee Camp.

I am hoping... things go well tomorrow for my "female" surgery.

I am hearing... more tax debate on the news.

Around the house... is the continuing mess of construction and remodeling. I am really looking forward to the new bathroom, and I am incredibly thankful to my husband for all his hard work . . . BUT, this is starting to get really old!

One of my favorite things... is watching Christmas movies with my family.

A few plans for the rest of the week... I am having out patient surgery tomorrow, so not many plans beyond that. Hopefully I'll be feeling just fine to do some fun things by the end of the week.

Here is a  picture for thought I am sharing...

Miracle on 34th Street (1947) is my all time favorite Christmas movie.

"Look Doris, someday you're going to find that your way of facing this realistic world just doesn't work. And when you do, don't overlook those lovely intangibles. You'll discover those are the only things that are worthwhile." 

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