Finding Contentment in Every Situation
Finding Contentment in Every Situation
By JM Perez“And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the world seemingly most indifferent…” — Taylor Caldwell
Merry Christmas to you and yours, from all of us.
By JM Perez By JM Perez“Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” — Alexander Smith
This year has been very difficult for many of us.
We are still here, still breathing, still standing, still fighting, still dreaming and still hoping.
May the magic of Christmas together with Nature, conspire in your favor and fill your hearts with peace and joy. May your pain fade away and the days ahead be merry and bright.
“God bless us, every one!” — A Christmas Carol
By JM Perez By JM Perez“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of Love.” — Hamilton Wright Mabie
Wishing you all a blessed Christmas. May it be Merry and Bright!
“He who doesn’t has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” — Roy L. Smith
By JM Perez By JM PerezHappy New Year 2019!
I hope you had a wonderful time celebrating and you are now ready to win battles this year. Best wishes. I enjoyed the holiday break and rested well. It rained a few times and we loved it.
Months before Christmas (including birthdays), I ask my kids to make a list of three things they really wanted, with the understanding that only one will be bought. We decided to get them everything on their list because it was the last time they would receive gifts as they are getting too old for that. They will now receive a Christmas allowance, for things they really need.
My avid readers got lots and lots of books.
My daughter LEGO sets, but went gaga for the ultra-rare L.O.L. Surprise! Punk Boi and Lil Punk Boi dolls. She also got L.O.L. Surprise! Under Wraps Scribbles and Lil Scribbles. Her brother got her the L.O.L. Surprise! Rocker doll.
My son received the Harry Potter Paperback Box Set, a few diecast model cars which he collects and this LEGO® Volkswagen T1 Camper Van. Together with his father, it took them a few hours to put the pieces together.
Wishing you all a safe, healthy and blissful days ahead, to you and your families.
By JM Perez By JM PerezIt’s almost that wonderful time of year. It’s cold outside and some mornings are ice cold.
We have been debating whether or not to put up the Christmas tree this year. It’s fun setting things up and decorating; when it comes time to take everything down and storing, none of my helpers are to be found. Either way, having a Christmas tree gets us into the holiday mood as well as listening to Christmas music.
We didn’t go for a white Christmas this time. We opted for the little green Christmas tree and a few of our favorite ornaments. This year, the huge elves are on the shelves and their fun mischievous (medium size) replica on a ladder next to the Christmas tree.
This year, my favorite ornaments on the tree are the Lauren Conrad Christmas ornaments below. The Mouse Candy Cane, Fox and Bunny Ballerina. They are beautifully well made.
I love the nativity scene glass cloche below featuring Mary, Joseph and Jesus.
I found the beautiful miniature living Christmas trees at Walmart earlier this morning. Went in to buy a t-shirt for my son’s project and couldn’t resist bringing one home.
For the first time in many years, the neighborhood is alive this holiday season. Most of the neighbors have decorated their yards and put up lights and the sight is beautiful at night (which is enough for us). We are keeping things simple and to a minimum.
We are extending our attitude of gratitude by continuously giving to charities.
Warmest wishes of the season from our family to yours.
By JM Perez
