The Gravel Crunch
There is an unmistakable sound when you turn on to a gravel road. The gravel crunch. It told me we were getting […]
Tag: Christmas
Be a Candle
Candles have been important over the years. Originally made out of whale or animal fat, they were used to provide light, heat, […]
When I Think of Christmas
It’s family, food, fellowship and fun, Tinsel, bright lights, people on the run. Travel to see grandparents, bringing suitcases, Sleeping in strange […]
I Had a Dream
I had a dream. Almost exactly ten years ago. Followed by another dream and another. That we would get a young orphan […]
Signs of the Season – Candles
Advent is a time of preparation. It is the four weeks leading up to Christmas and the anticipation of the coming of […]
Signs of the Season – Bells
It seems that bells aren’t used as much anymore. I remember the long rope to the bell tower and the deep “tong” […]
Prepare Him Room
Soon it will be Christmas. Time for lots of things, including memories and traditions. Most families have recollections of their holidays – […]
Surrender
In church recently, we sang the song I Surrender All. It is actually an old hymn, originally published in 1896, and over […]
For Another Year
It’s quiet here in my box, I can’t even come out on a Midnight Clear. The days and the Nights are Silent. […]
Naughty or Nice
My son’s neighborhood had a gathering of all the children to meet with Santa. Our son told our granddaughter that she needed […]