This Christmas was greeted with extra gratitude this year as last year there were a few of us that were rather sick and barely remember the holidays. For the first time in three years, we were able to attend the Christmas Eve candle light service at our church. The first year we were snowed out. The second year we did a divide and conquer since three of us were ill. This year we all attended and Jozsef read scripture during service. Candle light service is always such a treat. We were glad to partake in the service and to be able to see a few friends before the holiday. That evening, we enjoyed food (meats, cheeses, and fruits), the annual saran wrap game (so much fun!), as well as opening one gift before bed.
Christmas day, we took our time starting out with a hearty egg casserole breakfast before heading into the living room to enjoy gift opening. It's always so relaxing and fun to watch each gift being opened, discovered, and enjoyed. Gift opening pauses for conversation as it arises and food as hunger beckons. We very much enjoyed different gifts of food sent by family--thank you! Those touches really helped to make our holiday a little extra special. There were many really thoughtful gifts exchanged this holiday--so many belssings! It's worth noting that this was the coldest Christmas we've ever had here--or anywhere actually. Our hopes for snow were dashed as all we received was frightful winds and negative temperatures. However, thankfully, we have a couple of guys in the house knowledgeable enough to protect our pipes from bursting as well as a wood burning fireplace and plenty of wood to keep us warm. Praise God! Besides, there's still time for snow. :-)
Now we're gearing up to ring in the New Year--so exciting! We look forward to the family time it affords and we look forward to 2023.
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