Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas to you!!!! Our family, except Micah, who traveled to the states earlier in the year, have been on furlough for almost 4 months. We have been extremely busy but have have had LOTS of fun and wonderful fellowship with our family and friends. We loved arriving in the states late summer after most of the hot weather had passed. We immensely enjoyed the fabulous fall weather and the absolutely beautiful fall tress. The leaves were vibrant with a range of colors.The pumpkin orange was the favorite of mine, but Brent loved the fiery red, and we both were amazed at how brightly the yellow leaves shone up against the black tree trunks. It was amazing to see, and enjoy. We experienced once again, bonfires, starry nights, s’mores, camping, and the smell of the fallen leaves on our many long walks in the woods.
We also loved spending Thanksgiving with Brent’s family in O’Fallon. Brent and I cooked the turkey, fixings, and I made some pies. We were blessed to host our family in a house that our friends let us stay in. They actually went to visit their family in TX so we could have the house to ourselves. How thoughtful is that!!! We thank you Mike and Carol! It was so much fun to host Thanksgiving again just like we used to do when we lived in the states.
Thanksgiving Dinner
I posted alot more pictures of our adventures on Facebook if you want to check them all out.
We also have the privilege this year to spend Christmas with my family in IL. This is the first time in 7 years that we will be “home” for Christmas. We have enjoyed seeing houses and lawns decorated with beautiful Christmas lights, the awesome Christmas music everyday on the radio, the wonderful cookies, candy and hot drinks by the fireplace! Another perk about being home this time of year is being able to wear long sleeved cotton shirts, down coats with a hood, and those warm fussy thick socks and slippers….I know, it doesn’t take long to make us smile, does it..
Even though we love all the Christmas activities, sights and sounds; we know that those things are not the reason we celebrate Christmas. Jesus Is the Reason for it all. We rejoice that Jesus was born in that lowly manage so long ago, and HIS name is Immanuel!
Celebrate CHRISTmas!!!!
Some of my family on my dad's side in December.
Jesus us the Reason for this Season!!!!
With love,
The Gregorys!!
