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Twas (It is the week before Christmas.)

 And all is a bustle.

 I don't know about you, but I've put in some long days, preparing rooms, menus, shopping, and activities for the family members who will be here for Christmas. I love the preparations but am really happy for the break to write this blog. 

 Hey, want to take a break with me? 

 In this fourth week of Advent let's think about some amazing words from our heavenly Father.



Absolutely nothing can separate us from God's love. 

 You are so loved. 

 To prove His love, God sent His Son, Jesus, to live among us, talk with us, teach us, show us about God. Jesus is our Good News. He made a way for us to live forever with the God who loves us.

 Christmas will be celebrated this Sunday by many.

 It will be a time to celebrate and remember the birth of God's Son. 

 Years ago a family from church told me they held a birthday party for Jesus on Christmas day. They made a birthday cake and put up birthday party decorations along with the usual Christmas decorations. The idea sounded like a lot of fun. One my hubby and I chose to do with our kids. My youngest daughter ordered a special cake for this year's celebration. Yum.

 I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. That you laugh, sing, and spend time with others.

 I'll see you next year, January 3rd, 2017.   

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