2016
Blessed Christmas
And Going Deeper
Don’t
you love Christmas! It seems utterly amazing that the one and only God, the power
force behind all that is, would love us without our “goodness” first earning
His love. That He treasured each of us before we knew Him and could return His affection
seems incredible. He was willing to enter this world with all its darkness and
self-absorption to boldly declare “I LOVE YOU” and forever fill the longing
within our hearts and satisfy our yearning to be cherished through eternity.
It’s
taken us a lifetime to understand love like this that would endure torture with
poise to show the world death cannot hold us and no longer has power. This is huge! Christmas is the starting point
for the Resurrection, the greatest event
that occurred on earth. Jesus entered as
a Babe, became the Teacher modeling the way of truth and life, and the
suffering Savior who set us free from fear and emptiness. He infuses us with
hope to face any challenge with deep peace. We love and are loved by Him! This
is what we celebrate during these sacred days.
We
started Christmas celebrations early in Door County with our sons Dan and David
and daughters-in-law Kathy and Stephanie and twins Joshua and Anna. We look
forward to having the entire family together for Christmas at Pam and John’s
home with their adult children DJ, Steven, Katie and her husband Alex. David won’t
have to travel four days by car to attend. He moved his family back to WI last
July. Yay! Our daughter Tamara is flying in from Florida and her son Dr. Jack
from Michigan. We’re happy to report all is well with our four precious sons
and daughters and their spouses and our delightful seven grandchildren.
We
currently enjoy three winter months in Florida and the beauty of Wisconsin the
rest of the year spending time with family playing board games, hiking, biking,
and golfing. On the writing front, I’m still at it. Never Tomorrow, my third Christian mystery novel, came out this
year. The third Tommy Smurlee Christian mystery fantasy book for older kids
will be available by spring. My thanks to all of you who read my books and
leave reviews. Wayne continues to be my first and best editor. We met many new
friends this past year at book-signings in WI & IL and speaking to Christian Women’s Connection groups through Stonecroft ministries.
Words
can’t do justice to saying how much Wayne and I appreciate the gift of our
connection with you -whether you’re family, friends of many years or new
acquaintances. We treasure relationships more than anything in our life. With
all our hearts we wish you the best, most blessed Christmas ever.
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