today...
Now is the time when all our preparations take on a deeper meaning. As the light time shortens and the dark time lengthens, we illuminate our nights with twinkling lights. Our house is getting dressed in purple(the color of waiting) and pink(the color of joy). Stars, snowflakes and lanterns will dress our branch and our tree. Advent. It is the season of waiting. It is a season of joy. A season of hope. A season of feast days. Nicholas', when we put out our shoes. Lucia's, when we greet the day to a candlelit breakfast made by KT. Ambrose's when we will make beeswax candles in honor of the patron of bee keepers. And two Marian feast days where we honor the woman who said yes. All of these things, so appropriately preceded by a day of gratitude help to direct our focus outward and upward, as we prepare our hearts and our homes for our baby King. Over the next few weeks, I will share with you our family's celebration of the season.
p.s. Please check out Garden Mama before noon on Wed. for a precious two part give away!!
I am feeling so much better after chemo these days, I'm hopeful for some crafting time next week! My sister is here for a few more days and is set on decorating before she goes to make sure our spirits are lifted. We'll be getting out stockings and our Menorah and hopefully making something for all the birds i our yard. Here's to being cozy and together!
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