26. Seeing Christmas lights while driving around at night. Remembering that Emma used to say, "That house is wearing its decked outs," vs. "That house IS decked out."
27. Little kids in Christmas programs all dressed in satin and velour--especially the ones clapping wildly, in a rhythm wholly unrelated to the music being played and sung.
28. Old family recipes.
29. Getting my first follower
30. Time and space to meet a friend for lunch, exchange Christmas gifts, laugh deeply, and talk about things that really matter.
31. Wine that gladdens the heart of man.
32. Unexpected gifts from Fran.
33. Homecomings.
34. A friend's openness in sharing her heartache.
35. Sue's singing and grace to sustain her while blessing others with her gift at the funeral of a dear family friend.
36. The ability to serve.
37. Mercies that are new every morning.
38. The grace that is present in a funeral service.
39. Peanut brittle.
40. A foster family that gives a young man his first opportunity to sing in a church Christmas program.
41. Snow for Christmas!
42. Frank and his snowblower (and Owen's excitement when he brought it up the driveway--an early Christmas present).
43. 4-wheel drive
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