Joy, Laughter, Song and Sweets in the Holidays!!!!

Yesterday the few of us who are here for the holidays gathered at the Dendy’s and Mitchell’s to bake and frost Christmas cookies with the children. The delight in their eyes as they created the treats brought joy to those of us fortunate enough to be with them. Children small and big took special care to design their cookies. After about two hours of creating, anticipation was rewarded when the cookies were set out on the dining table as the rest of the staff and children joined us--all squeezing together into the Dendy’s great room to eat cookies and sing Christmas carols. Aunt Nancy had done a small bit of research on the origins of each carol and then shared with us the stories, while Aunt Sarah accompanied on the piano. Singing, laughing, eating and sharing made the reality of Christmas come alive, despite the near 100 degree weather lately!!! The joy of being together and the excitement in the children truly enhanced our celebration of Jesus’ birth, Immanuel, God with us. We pray that you enjoy your Christmas celebration this year—may His joy and peace fill you to overflowing!!!!! Merry Christmas!

Can I come in and have some FUN, TOO???