Christmas Reflections

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

We are really in full winter here; and much more snow / blizzard weather is expected later this afternoon, and over the next few bittid days. This morning, the skies were clear; beautiful hues of turqoise blue! Now there are threatening dark clouds (black almost), and brilliant sunshine, which are in breathtaking contrast to the heavily snow laden branches of all the surrounding trees. It would make a wonderful wintery photo, methinks!

We were out earlier today to tidy up tidbit 'loose ends'; and now we are 'ready' for family and friends, some of whom may 'drop in' over the Christmas Season. We also had to go to the Liquor Store today; and ran into some good friends, who were also in the process of 'stocking up' of Christmas 'supplies'.

We are going to enjoy this Christmas all the more; its special meaning (Christ's Birth), and 'keeping things simple'. As mentioned in yesterday's post, we were given a beautiful HUGE red poinsetta plant; and it is happily located in a 'perfect' spot in our living room! 'Out of the way', and yet highly visible, protected both from cold drafts, as well as any heat from the fire. We also added some more firelogs to our inviting hearth; some of which are '2 Hour' logs; which are handy to have on hand.

Christmas can be a very sad and lonely time for many people; and we saw many on our travels today. And the ones (ie street people) 'on the street', who appear to have far less, looked for the most part, much happier than well coiffed and perhaps more fortunate people. Strange you would think; but perhaps not. We have a few older friends that may have been 'isolated'; so we have invited them in for some 'Christmas cheer' over the holidays. It is as if their families / friends have forgotten all about them; hard to fathom, but true. To boot, they are 'genuine' folk; and they deserve kindness and empathy.

Tidbit - He says" Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you".

Bittid - Be appreciative of your Blessings; and 'Praise Him In ALL Things'. Amazing how you become uplifted, which in turn, uplifts others.

Alan is putting up a few bittidz Christmas lights outside our front door; and there always is an extra special tidbitz, seeing colourful Christmas lights aglowing in the snow! Eventhough, we are a tid behind this year with our outdoor lights; we are appreciative of them finally being up! As the expression goes: "Better late, than never". That bit saying, also makes me think of remembering those, who are in need of a gentle pat on the back, and / or a kind and caring word.

God Bless.