I remember Christmas in Gunlock, the program Christmas eve, the singing, the reading of Luke 2 and the Nativity; Santa coming and giving all of us a present, the one we opened Christmas Eve. Walking out of the church in the dark brittle cold and looking up at the blanket of stars, our breath small white clouds and our feet crunching.

I remember hanging up one of Dad's white socks and finding an orange in it on Christmas morning.

One Christmas there was a Bride Doll with golden hair and a beautiful smile, another a little cupboard with shelves and drawers, full of dishes.

But most of all I remember the feeling of Christmas, the excitement, the family, and the love!

So long ago. . . and still here in my heart.

What do you remember about Christmas?

Here Comes Suzy Snowflake . . .

"I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED DECEMBER. . .

as a special time of year. . ."

We celebrate the birth of baby Jesus,

and the world is quiet and

cold, and waiting. . .

and

because that is when

Suzy arrived!

And she has blessed my life

since the day she was born!

Happy Birthday Suzy!