There's No Place Like HOME!

     Last night we were told that Robbie and Kathy's house had caught fire early on Saturday morning, but by the tender mercies of our Heavenly Father, was spared staying on fire.  We are so thankful that everyone made it out safe and sound!  We hope that they will continue to be blessed as they pick up the pieces.  A neighbor's house was on fire, and was a total loss.  No wind was blowing (as it usually is) and so, an entire neighborhood was spared!   

     Mom had just stated to me on the phone the day before that she was thankful that we each had a home and a place to call home (the farm).  

     Home - a word with so many memories and feelings!  Together!  Family!  Love, comfort, guidance, respect, joy, fun, caring, weathering of hardships, hard work, talents learned, jokes, silly, crazy, surprises, happiness.

     Home is as much a state of mind as it is a PLACE!  Home is as much a part of Christmas as anything else for me.  May we make sure that our homes are filled with the spirit of the Christ Child now and throughout the year!