Christmas Morning

Merry Christmas

I've watched this twice now and can't get through it without tears on my face. THIS is why we celebrate Christmas, the greatest gift one could ever receive. Not only did Jesus give us the gift of Himself, but Mary willingly followed the will of God knowing, I think, that her child would be scorned, ridiculed, rejected and murdered. Our Heavenly Father, in whose image we were created, and a Mother, just like us, gave up their only child for me. And for you.

A Most Blessed and Joyous Christmas to all of us. May I always remember the sacrifice that was made for me, not just in December.

Blessings

I've been loved unconditionally by the same man for over 25 years.

I have a warm house in which to live, albeit, it's cluttered and disorganized, but I also have the mind that is able to know that it's cluttered and disorganized. That is a huge blessing.

I have three daughters, a son-in-law and two grandchildren (with one on the way) who I love deeply and who love me.

I have a warm, friendly, loving relationship with my four brothers and sisters and their spouses and families.

I still have my parents to talk to, unlike many people my age.

I still have my Grandma, almost unheard of with just about everyone I know.

We have plenty . . . we have more than plenty.

Our granddaughter lives with us, as does our daughter.

We are all healthy.

I have chickens!

I am free.

I have a Lord who loved me so much that He took all of my imperfections and wrongs and took them upon Himself so that I could live with Him in His house when I leave this world.

Counting Your Blessings

Katie and I are watching some more good Christmas movies. Here's another favorite from 1954.



I will add some of my blessings in a future post.

Favorite Christmas Movies

Cherlyn posted her favorite Christmas movies so I'll do mine, too. Most of these take me back to when the girls were all little. Enjoy the variety!

I'll start off with one of my favorite singers doing one of my favorite songs.


I don't know about the rest of you, but Claymation Christmas is a favorite of mine.





For explaining the true meaning of Christmas, you can't beat Linus talking to Charlie Brown.



Frosty the Snowman



Where else can you have a Holly Jolly Christmas?



Anything with Fred Astaire can't go wrong.



One of my all-time favorite movies is Holiday Inn with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. You can see a cool video of Fred Astaire doing his "Say It With Firecrackers" dance here





You know, Muppet Christmas Carol just might be my favorite. It's VERY close to Dickens.



I've been a fan of John Denver since my high school days. Put him together with the Muppets and you've got a winner.



I love Dr. Seuss!



Polar Express . . . My grandchildren LOVE this movie. Me, too.



Can't have a favorite Christmas movie list without the two Christmas movies of all times, Miracle on 34th Street and It's a Wonderful Life.




That's it for now. I may do more if I have a chance.