~:: JOY!!! ::~

In honor of my having finally gotten within shouting distance of Ready for Christmas – and because I could not make enough stars to give to all the people I truly love, respect and want to shower with blessings, I am going to give away one star. This one:

So here’s the deal – leave a comment, and I will pick numbers on Wednesday, the 14th so that there will be an evergreen’s chance in winter that it might get to you by the Big Day – assuming that you’re in the states.  You don’t even have to like my page or follow me anywhere (which could be creepy).  Just leave a “Hey there!” and you’ll be in the running.  I know – write to me about your favorite part of the season.  Or your weirdest tradition.  That’d be fun.

My bad news is that somehow, I’ve lost one star. This one:

#1

I can’t find it, or remember what happened to it or anything.  We’ve even stuck our hands into the crevasses of the couch up to our elbows – I’ve even CLEANED UP MY CRAFT TABLE – and I can’t find it.  And no, the puppies did not eat it.  I’m so sad.  If you have a clue, let me know, eh?

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I hope by now that you have either set the stage, or decided to let the stage setting go entirely and are wallowing in love and making things for people and teaching your kids about Christ’s birth – or at least about the majestic love that turns human beings into beauty and family. That you are finding people who need hugging and leaving secrets on doorsteps, and reveling in your power to surprise and bless. Because that’s what this season is about – not being done for and loved, but loving and doing and blessing. NOEL!