The Older I Get...
the simpler my Holiday Preparations become..
the closer I feel to Old Friends as I write my Christmas cards (or email)
the more I cherish the oldest ornaments...
the more fondly I remember Christmas Past..
the longer I hold on to a Holiday Hug..
the more blessed I feel...
the more I realize Christmas is a Matter Of The Heart..
the tighter my throat gets when I sing"Silent Night"..
the more I enjoy Giving than receiving..
the more I try to see Christmas through the eyes of a child..
the longer I sit at night in the glow of the Christmas tree..
the more wondrously beautiful the Christmas story is...
the deeper my awe and appreciation of sharing just a moment...
The more I love Christmas and this time of year!
The older I get...I wish the peace and joy and spirit of Christmas lasted all year long!

A GIFT FOR YOU as a dear "established" friend and lover, keep 25 roses from our next visit for yourself and do something special with it. Thank you for all the "gifts" you have given me!
Warm winter wishes,
Julia