The Beginning of it All

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After the presents were opened, the food was served, the dishes were washed, the guests were gone, the garbage was taken out, the carpets were vacuumed, the toys put away, and the children were sleeping . . . I had a brief moment on the couch in complete silence.


I looked up and saw Our Nativity, and I was reminded what it was all about. What a lovely way to end the day. My wish for you is continued Peace and Love this Holiday Weekend. : )

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  1. scrapwordsmomDecember 26, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    This was a great moment!! Sounds like you had a wonderful day! We did, too. Lots of rest, love and PRESENTS!!

    Leslie

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  2. Peggy KDecember 26, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    Peace, my friend!!

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  3. LauraDecember 26, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Hey Sis - love the new photos of the girls on the blog!!!!

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  4. 2EDecember 27, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I would like you to know, that I sat in my dining room last night in my big comfortable brown chair and watched my precious moments Sugar Town that I put up every year. But the funny thing was I turned around and looked on my cabinet and looked at my Mr. and Mrs. Snowman that are made out of cotton and thought of your mom and you... They are from your Mom and Dad's house, remember? They are falling apart, but still are one of my favorite hoilday decorations. I LOVE them... I have to remember to tell your mom that I still have them and I think of your old house, the cookies and the Bembenek's holidays when I look at them every year. Glad you had a nice holiday.

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