January 3rd Ruth Wrote

Okay okay . . . just skip me! You can't get rid of me that easily!!! :):) Good way to get my attention, Bill! I confess I was remiss in sending out my email, but here I am. Better late than never, I guess -- or I hope, anyway ??

The Christmas season has been a time of blessing and joy. My family, both large and small, and best of all, of course, my grandson.

Christmas memories of old . . .
I remember the Christmas when I was perhaps about 10 that I received a china tea set ("play" tea party size) -- how I still treasure that box of tiny tea cups and saucers and a teapot. It sits on a closet shelf where I occasionally see it and remember . . . over the years I have consistently refused to "bury" it in the attic with other forgotten items.

I also remember how we children were always excited to see the gift our parents had chosen for us -- we didn't write to Santa or have expectations of a whole pile of gifts -- that ONE gift was eagerly awaited and appreciated. I wish that more of today's children could experience the joy that can come from the simplicity of a Christ-centered Christmas where ONE gift is sufficient and the angst and craziness of shopping is missing! Anyway, I hope you-all :) enjoyed the holidays as much as I did.

May the new Year be a year of blessing and love.

Ruth

P.S. Bill, I hope you don't mind that I used your last line (below) -- and yes, I forgive you for "skipping" me. :):) It's probably good that you did or this may have taken a few more days.

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