Traditionally this is a day of many preparations around here, so today seems a bit subdued. In fact, it’s been downright quiet. I cracked a rib or two about a week ago, so I’m spending a lot of time in bed. Youngest dear daughter, who is currently living with us again due to her own personal crisis, has been making our traditional dinner rolls while playing Christmas music. I’ve been sleeping a lot today. I attempted a trip out to my ambassador friend’s home but had to turn around half way due to upset stomach. Dearest youngest daughter and I have been enjoying each others company, and sharing some of the first batch of the season. Since our celebration will be at the home of another daughter and her precious family, there is little else to do here that the sore ribs allow me to do. My foot in the cast continues to swell and put pressure on it, so I need to keep this short today; but I am pausing to focus my attention on the many blessings that we are thankful for this year.

How about you? Is your day so full of activities that there is little time to be thankful? Perhaps thankfulness has gotten lost in the hustle and bustle of preparations and activities. If so take a deep breath, relax your shoulders, and smile. Set your mind on the blessings that have come to you this year, and send a grateful prayer heavenward.

Praise God for blessings great and small.  And may this season be a time of real celebration for you.