Christmas – that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance – a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved.
Augusta E. Rundel
What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.
Agnes M. Pharo
The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others' burdens, easing other's loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of Christmas.
W. C. Jones
I wish you shelter from the storm
A cozy fire to keep you warm
But most of all when snowflakes fall
I wish you love
But most of all when snowflakes fall
I wish you love
I wish you love
I wish you love, love, love, love, love
I wish you love
Charles Trenet/Albert A. Beach
So, it's almost here... Christmas. I will be working my last day of the year today, have bid my friends and colleagues farewell as they head to be with their families, distributed my gifts, bought in food supplies, stocked up on movies, and am ready to batten down the hatches. There's an air of hush in the city now and I'm looking forward to a few quiet days.
To you, my blogging lovelies, friends, and family of my heart... for every visit, for every thoughtful word, for every laugh, for every gift of kindness, for sharing, for reaching out, for being there, for being here - thank you.
And however you celebrate it, I wish you and yours a very happy holiday - wrapped with a little sparkle and full to the brim of whatever makes you happiest. Most of all, I wish you love.
I'll see you on the other side...
♥
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15 comments:
Happy Holidays Kenda! It sounds like you are ready for a nice and peaceful Christmas. I am just an email away if you want to chat at anytime.
Kenda, I have to say after all the rushing around in the heat I would really enjoy battening down the hatches and spending a quiet few days with my books ....and cool weather.
Your gifts are so beautifully wrapped I wouldn't want to open them immediately.
Hope you benefit greatly from your quiet time. Wishing you a happy, peaceful christmas. Thinking of you. xoxo
OMG, your presents are so gorgeous, I love them!!! Not that they aren't always( and who would know better than me "the Finger") :o) but the colours are so lovely and the pengiuns too. I will see you before the other side, tomorrow, but I wish you all my love when you wake up on Christmas morning. Know that I am with you to enjoy every moment of the day! as always, xxx
your words always bring me such joy. i hope you have a wonderful, merry holiday!
(had to smile when i read "wrapped with a little sparkle" ... come take a peek at my post today)
the quotes...the feelings...the beautifully wrapped presents...fill me this day.
many thanks for your artistry here in word and image..
blessings
elk
kenda, every bit of my heart is with you over the next few days.
thank you for the special friendship we share.
please check your inbox.
xox
Such beauty in your Christmas colors, Kenda. Simply, boldly exquisite. I wouldn't want to open them either, but enjoy the artistry of the package. Have a very Merry Christmas and a delightful New Year. Thank you for a wonderful year of amazing photography and prose.
Your gift wrapping is a magic treasure in itself. I love the colors and sparkle. Too beautiful to open! Very best wishes to you during the holidays and in the new year.
I want you to wrap my gifts! Yours are gorgeous, mine are likely to get shoved into gift bags just so the box doesn't show.
as always yuor gifts are exquisitely wrapped. Holding you in my heart as always xxoo
Our house is still -after the flood- plus my Hoover died this morning and our furnace went kapoot...it is about 48 degrees in here- BUT it is Christmas - all is jolly and bright- weirdest christmas EVER!I am thinking of you and wishing you a bit of joy even if it comes from a bottle...sending love xxxooo
love love love to you my friend! happiest of christmas! your presents are so lovely. don't you love today? things start slowing down but there's still the beginning of the spark of new years possibilities afoot.
Have a lovely time Kenda! Enjoy your films and your peaceful few days! x
Merry Christmas to you!
May this season bring you joy & peace always & forever dear~
xo*
Such beautiful wishes you wish us - thank you very much, dear Kenda! I wish that and more for you. I hope that you will enjoy the peace, that the Xmas day will stay white and snowy especially for you, that you will enjoy the time spent with your family, even if it is online, and most of all, that the beautiful gift of 2010 (still wrapped) will unwrap itself and reveal many wonderful and exciting contents to you! With love, from both A and M!
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