“There is no friend like a sister in calm or stormy weather”*

by chuckofish

Today is my dear DP’s birthday. We are old ladies now, but we have been best friends always.

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!

(Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)

She is going on an AirBnb getaway this weekend with her DH and I sure hope she has fun, if not super fun.

Meanwhile we are luxuriating in having daughter #2 and her petite famille home.

Of course, Katie loves needlepoint pillows!

This is a good article by Sam Bush in which he relates White Christmas (1954) to the Gospel. Way to go, Sam. “At the end of the day, all we have to offer is gratitude. Thankfully, it’s the only gift that God receives.”

This writer on the New York Social Diary blog made me laugh: “If the idea of a new President and administration doesn’t thrill you — here’s a thought.  How about a face lift?  That long wanted boob, nose, or chin job?  Apparently plastic surgery is booming in Covid.  The masks, extended time spent at home, and no socializing gives you the perfect recovery time. A local plastic surgery clinic sent out a notification assuring their patients; “As soon as we’re ‘back to normal’ you can count on a flurry of invitations, outings and get-togethers. We can help you look and feel your best for your big post-pandemic debut.” Providing you are still alive!” However, as a person who recently had post-cancer plastic surgery, I cannot endorse this suggestion.

Also I was thinking that I remembered that at my private school back in the day we used to recite the doxology every morning in the elementary grades. Am I crazy? Anyway, regardless, I think that is a great way to start the day and here is a doxology that I like. The doxology says it all.

Amen. Today we also celebrate the birthday of Charles Wesley who wrote the following Advent hymn, which is a favorite of mine:

Come thou long expected Jesus…I really miss congregational singing, don’t you? Well, hang in there. I am officially off the grid and “at home” for 10 days. Huzzah!

*Christina Rosetti, Goblin Market