The Spirit of Christmas each day!

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

It has been eleven days since I last wrote a tidbitz post. The time has just evaporated, or so it would appear.

Alan, I, and Blue have much to be thankful for. Eventhough, we still have some difficulties ahead of us; we are taking time out to celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ. We are totally appreciative of our daily Blessings and 'keeping things simple' helps us to live each day on a day to day basis. 'Keeping it simple' is a lot easier to work with / surviving / whatever shoe fits.

Alan and I really enjoyed our Christmas dinner with my son. We had it earlier this year; and in a way, it is nicer that it is behind us; because now we can delight in coasting on the leftovers! Thanks to him and his kindness to us, we were re invigorated to partake in the Christmas spirit. There have been some events that have been very sad. We are prayful that those things do not happen to those in question; that is, when they reach their later years. I have always loved Christmas. Have always believed it to be a joyful and festive time. Sadly, that is not always the bittidz case.

Am writing this bittid post for those of you, who feel sad and that if there is division within your family, just to take heart and carry on. I am dedicating this post to some good friends in particular (they know who they are) and our hearts go out big time to them!

Today, Alan and I dropped off some homemade Christmas cookies (I am not a great baker) to our grandsons and may they enjoy each and every little tidbit mouthful with the love that went into preparing the TLC goodies. We love the little ones and perhaps with the 'day after' the 25th, they may have some uninterrupted time to appreciate the bite sized cookies and the candies.

Tidbit - "Praise Him in ALL Things." Be appreciative for the daily Blessings you are given; as well as enduring and withstanding all 'trials and tribulations' that show up. Your Faith will sustain and strengthen you; as "He IS our Refuge and Strength."

Bittid - Remember, that He has already OVERCOME. So, keep on trekking in that trusting knowledge, understanding, and empathy. Turn your sadness, despair, etc by uplifting all those you meet, in a genuine and loving way. You never know whose lives you may happen to touch, or impact, and / or change; even just with a warm smile, or a gentle word, and / or doing a random act of kindness.

Alan has made up a large annual batch of turkey soup; we will be enjoying some tonight. We have various people (ex neighbours) who we know will appreciate this soup again; as well as some of our new neighbours. (We are the new neighbours! LOL!).

Writing of food, glorious food, we are grateful we have food. In other parts of the world, that is not the tid case. We normally cook a special recipe for a 'Christmas' breakfast; but this year with all the fraught and wrought, we thought 'keep it simple.' Hence, we enjoyed breakfast sausages, waffles, and 'eggs over easy' for Christmas and Boxing Day brunch.

We appreciated toasting in Christmas Day with champagne given to us, by my son. We also added a bit of Orange juice (Voila! 'Mimosa') to the champagne; and apart from its beneficial Vitamin C, the O.J. is a wonderful way to further 'stretch' the champagne! LOL! We have been listening to Christmas music, and our gas fireplace has been a restful touch as well.

Here are two pictures; one of Alan and our dancing 'Fido' Blue. (We think Blue is even better! LOL!) and our festive Christmas tree. We had a traumatic move; however, we have lovingly made this abode into a cosy new home.

Alan and I are looking forward to a much better year; and I am sure most people are as well! It has definitely been a time of growth and major change for us. However, through it all, we continue to embrace each and every day with thankful and hopeful hearts. Hope those who are sad, forlorn, etc, will take comfort and solace in Him; as, "He IS the Way, the Truth, and the Life."

Peace and God Bless.