December 7th

It’s December 7 already! Today is Alex’s birthday. Tara worked very hard to arrange a zoom video chat with all of us. By choosing noon Spokane time it worked out for everyone except Mandy and Piper, because they were at school so they recorded something yesterday and sent it on ahead to Tara. Mandy also recorded Grandma too so that was extra special.  I also recorded Dennis singing happy birthday yesterday and sent it to her, but he surprised us all and he was able to join in for a little while from work since it was lunchtime. Jamie and Kyleigh and Caleb were also there, along with Shane who has been Alex‘s best friend since he was five years old.  It was the next best thing to being there. As I keep saying, I am so grateful for technology.

My stocking today had candy and a plug in with a USB port for the car. It fits into the lighter space and will come in very handy when traveling.

I added on the blue section to the blanket this morning. This is called the Floret stitch. The tan color from yesterday is actually a stitch I just did on my own with a double crochet and chain stitch. I didn’t particularly like the way the other one that Jane chose was working out. In case you’ve forgotten, I’m enjoying doing this along with Jane at Scraptastic Yarns every day. At the end of the month I should have a wheelchair blanket to donate to a local nursing home.

This morning when I took Chloe to the dog park the hoarfrost was on all of the trees and bushes again. You’re going to get tired of seeing pictures like this, but I couldn’t resist sharing another one with you because I think it’s beautiful.

We have some friends who are full-time RVers who are very ill with Covid right now. They had gone home to help care for his dad who also had it and then their daughter and her family all caught it the week of Thanksgiving. They had thought they just had the flu, because they had nausea and bathroom issues, not realizing that’s all part of the Covid symptoms that can manifest. Consequently, Jim and Deb both got it. They are very sick, especially Jim who has some underlying conditions. If you would keep them in your prayers I would appreciate it very much.

As we prepare for Christmas it would be wonderful to remember the reason why we celebrate the day to begin with. It’s the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus. We give gifts to one another as a way of remembering the greatest gift of all that he gave to us. Salvation. 

Blessings and love,

Betsy