With less than one week until Christmas, I continue to be on the lookout for everyday blessings. I had a busy week with several Christmas parties and lots of excitement from the children in our school.  It's such fun to be around little children at Christmas. A wonderful blogging friend named Sonja (wink, wink) sent me a box of treats for "Miss Debbie's Kids".  I gave each child a chocolate covered pretzel to take home.  You should have seen their sweet smiles. :) I also had the opportunity to spend an evening with friends that I'v…

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year.  But there are times when I really miss my loved ones who are no longer here.  I have such wonderful memories spent with family.   This photo was taken back about 1969 or 1970.  You can tell by the hairstyles and short dresses.   My grandfather, Nana, and my Mom have gone on to Heaven. My mother's brother Ivar died last year. Thankfully, my dad is still alive and kicking despite his pacemaker and implantable defibrillator.   I heard Mandisa sing this song on the radio and loved it. I think of loved ones who…

Christmas is a wonderful time of year.  I love to hear the familiar carols playing on the radio.  The decorations are so festive and the excitement in the air is so contagious. To continue reading ...go to Laced With Grace . I totally forgot to post a link to my post from Friday.  I hope you will have the opportunity to check it out. Merry Christmas! Blessings and love,