“For many, Christmas is also
a time for coming together.
But for others,
service will come first.”
~ Queen Elizabeth II
The Collective Spirit of All
Faith
Eternity in Shadows
“Living in the light of eternity
changes your priorities.”
~ Rick Warren
Godspeed, Dear Mother
In the early morning hours my mother, Marian, peacefully slipped away to spend eternity in the Church Triumphant. She lived a humble life, focusing on simple things. She liked John Wayne movies, Louis L’Armour books, Willie Nelson’s braids, and Johnny Cash music. From her backyard swing, she’d feed wandering squirrels, ambitious chipmunks, and hungry birds. Purple irises and pink hollyhocks lined the wooden fence every Spring. With a youthful spirit, she loved board games, playing cards, and walking on wooden stilts. Her favorite fragrance was “Tabu” perfume and she wore it as long as I can remember. She was everything you love about life. Godspeed. I love you, Mom. 💕🍃🌸
Every Bit Counts
“I love everything about the holidays:
the decorations, the parties, and
spending time with friends and family.
What I love most is that feeling
of giving back. Every bit counts.”
~ Brad Goreski
The Smell of Pine Rises
“The lofty pine is oftenest shaken
by the winds; high towers fall
with a heavier crash; and the lightening
strikes the highest mountain.”
~ Horace
Forests of Silver Pine
“To me a lush carpet
of pine needles or spongy grass
is more welcome than the
most luxurious Persian rug.”
~ Helen Keller
Prepare the Way
“Every year we celebrate the holy
season of Advent, O God. Every year
we pray those beautiful prayers of
longing and waiting, and sing
those lovely songs of hope and promise.”
~ Karl Rahner
A Dancing Tongue of Flame
“Fire is the test of gold;
adversity, of strong men.”
~ Martha Graham
Give Thanks for Everything
“I do think that Thanksgiving is
a very nice holiday because
it’s all about saying Thank You;
it’s being thankful.”
~ Jacob Tremblay
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