I thought I'd share this with you all. It's from our friend Jessie, Do remember her in your prayers and if you can, send her a card. She is on our snail mail list!
Christmas
Children are nestled, With visions of sugarplums Dancing in their heads Reindeer food glows on the lawn
In hopes that Santa can find his way
Ribbons, bows, and miles of tape Garland hangs above every door
And around the rails
Mistletoe adorns the doorway
Candy canes on the large size
Run the length of the sidewalk outside
Icicle lights run around the house
Tree smell permeates the gifts
Awaiting for Christmas morn
Memories of homemade ornaments
Hang for all to enjoy and recall
The smell of homemade pumpkin pie
Wafts through the air
So thick you can almost eat it
Tree skirt disappears
Abundance covers it
Thanks be to God
We remember the true gift
This season does bring
He doesn't need to be gift wrapped
Jesus is the reason for the season
Let us not forget that
In all the Christmas excitement
I wish you and yours
The merriest Christmas ever
From Jessie Maier
Christmas 2006