HelloAgain

January here.

So much has happened in our little corner of the world in the last month, that realizing it has been nearly a month since I last posted anything, was certainly a little less than shocking. 

Sometimes we need quiet time to get connected again; to heal our broken hearts while the wave-surfing of daily life keeps on going.  Life certainly keeps its relentless motion, so a little solitude can be a welcomed break once in a while. 

So grateful here for our good memories; the playback of those ordinary moments, the little bit of life captured in our hearts, in our minds, and in our photographs that represent what and whom we love so much. 

And so we welcome 2012.  A new year ahead.  The year I want to learn how to be wiser with the use of my time.  USE TIME WISELY is what I've been telling myself every morning.  Is there anything you are hoping for the new year to bring to you? 

 

Day 25: Merry Christmas (and happy holidays!)

A lovely card we received recently included a quote that has remained embedded in my heart this season: "Christmas isn't just about being merry. It's also about finding hope and comfort and a sense of peace..."

And yes, indeed, HOPE is what keeps us going when coping with loss, and heart-ache in the Christmas season.  Or any season, for that matter. 

My friend's words were full of truth, and I'd like to share a few of them here: "The only way to heal the pain is by marching through it with your heart open.  It takes courage to feel it when all the ways we submerge feelings work so well...temporarily.  And yet, what blossoms from that open heart is so much appreciation for what we have."

She is so right.  Her words reminded me of the essence of all that keeps me going (not only now, but always): my unconditional faith in God and the love of the many people, family and friends, that are so very dear to my heart and to whom I owe so many endless words of gratitude. 

Merry, merry, Christmas (and happy holidays) to all my family and friends.  May the magic of Christmas (and the holiday season) fill your hearts with hope, love, peace and miracles!

 

Day 22

I honestly do not have a clue as to what happened to days 17,18, 19, 20, and 21~

Day 22 is almost all gone now!  I have nearly over an hour left of it and since time is what I need most these days, I will keep this short and sweet.  And with a few pictures, of course. 

Pictures taken these past few days, or evenings, to be accurate.  

 

Day 16

 

Love came down at Christmas; love all lovely, love divine; love was born at Christmas, stars and angels gave the sign. ~Christina G. Rossetti.

 The blog of Mandy Lynne has been another favorite place to go to for inspiration from the moment my friend Tiffany recommended it.  Her photography is utterly gorgeous and all around dreamy. 

Day 15

 

Christmas, my child, is love in action. ... Every time we love, every time we give, it's Christmas.

~Dale Evans Rogers.

 

Bottons Magee is another frequently visited blog in my list of favorites this year.  There is something so sweet about her unassuming graceful posts; her frank and open musings, and her shares with little bits of daily-live.  Things are just beautiful here.

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Today two of my friends celebrate their birthdays, Beth and Holly!  Happy BIRTHDAY, Beth.  Happy BIRTHDAY, Holly!  May this day be full of surprises and joy, and blessings to you both!