My sister recently went to see a Specialist to have grommets inserted in her ear. Sounds ghastly and painful to me. Requires a specialist and anesthetic. Of everything else involved I am rather ignorant, so fortunately you will be spared the details. The one thing I do know of this event is that visiting a Specialist… Continue reading Legacy
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
Come, Thou long expected Jesus
Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. Born thy people to deliver, born a child and… Continue reading Come, Thou long expected Jesus
The Sound of Silence – {Advent}
Silence can sometimes be deafening. The absence of noise. Sometimes it is exiting a room full of noise into the quiet that it hits you. You are more aware of the quiet, of the silence. Walking out of a happy and chatty classroom this morning and reaching the quiet of my car the silence was distinct… Continue reading The Sound of Silence – {Advent}
Countdown to Christmas
This home is on a serious countdown to Christmas. We're counting down on the Advent Calendars, we're counting how many sleeps, then there's the countdown of how many days left of school, how many weekends, swimming lessons, you name it, we're counting them down. It's all about Christmas. It's one of the things that I love about this… Continue reading Countdown to Christmas
The Light of Christmas
The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light. For those who lived in a land of deep shadows – Light! Sunbursts of light! (Isaiah 9:2-3) The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness, The darkness couldn’t put it out. (John 1:5)
Love came down – {Advent}
At Christmas we celebrate that God came to earth as a baby. And while the world was sleeping, so few - some Shepherds and Wisemen realised that the birth of a baby in Bethlehem had all of Heaven rejoicing. For the plan, the rescue of mankind had begun. God used the Heavens - a star and the… Continue reading Love came down – {Advent}
Preparing for Christmas
For several days now our house has been in a flurry of activity as we prepare for Christmas. The Christmas Tree has been put up and decorated. Advent Calendars, nutcrackers and Nativities are out. The annual tradition of a last minute dash to the shops for more Christmas lights has occurred (one can never have enough!) and lights have been strung across windows and doors. Even presents have… Continue reading Preparing for Christmas
Little boy, big faith
An excited son arrived at the car after school. His wiggly tooth had fallen out! He reached into his pocket to show me, and his happy face fell as he realised that he had lost it. Running down the hill from school to meet me, it had fallen out. What to do? I saw his eyes begin to… Continue reading Little boy, big faith
Christmas Lights
Christmas time it seems the ordinary becomes special. Lights on Christmas trees sparkle in darkened rooms. Houses glimmer with fairy lights like diamonds on a crown. Candles in Churches glow in warmth. Light it seems is an important part of celebrating Christmas. Just as it was on that very first Christmas. A star in the… Continue reading Christmas Lights
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