I know, I am going backwards. I just hadn't put these Christmas Eve Pictures up yet. We had such a nice day and evening. I had gotten this fondue set several years ago for Christmas and never really used it. Since it was just the four of us and we had lots of time, I thought it would be a great opportunity to get it out. I searched cooks.com and found the perfect cheese fondue recipe. We enjoyed the french bread with the cheese and a yummy cranberry and walnut salad. Then came the steak and shrimp fondue with a simple fettuccine.
We got ready and went down the street to the Guelph Bible Chapel to the Christmas Eve service. It was wonderful. One Christmas Carol after another, special music and a lovely array of Christmas goodies afterwards, which we passed on and only had hot cider, because chocolate fondue awaited us at home. We enjoyed dipping angel food cake and fresh fruit in the creamy chocolate (also found on cooks.com).
A wonderful evening! For our Christmas day picture,
you will need to go to the Cowgirl's blog.
I have a hard time saying good bye to Christmas.
I always stay up after everyone else has gone to bed,
enjoying the lights and listening
to Christmas music. Not wanting the day to end.
It was the same this year. My thoughts went back to last
Christmas at the coast with the Ewerts. So many wonderful
memories and good times. I missed being with the large extended
family, but this year was so precious. It was quiet and slow paced, and
Ken and I marveled at the many Blessings that the Lord
has brought our way this year.
As I packed up Christmas last year, I remember thinking
"I wonder where we will be next Christmas",
feeling that the Lord was going to move us, just not knowing when and where.
I love how God does that!
Who would have ever thought Guelph, Ontario Canada?
It is January 3rd and everyone is moving on to the New Year. I am happy to
say that I too am moving on and, in fact, have Christmas put away and the
house clean and ready to go back to work, but it was a wonderful Christmas and
I cherish the memories. I also look forward to what 2010 has in store.
I'll keep you "posted".
3 comments:
I am glad you remember last Christmas, because I now remember it very clearly too. Your future seemed like such a mystery and almost an unanswerable question. At the same time it seemed a surety that it would indeed be your last Christmas in your old home. I remember how in faith you packed your Christmas decor to be ready for travel. The months dragged by,Then in a flash the Lord gave you a new destination, home and ministry. Waiting on the Lord is always exciting and rewarding,even though at the time it seems so slow and nonsensical....is that a word?
Looking back to last year, so much has changed for many family members: Phil and Melanie engaged, our new baby, Bobbi's baby on the way, your big move, Katie's trip.... Glad God knows our steps and is guiding. ;)
Hi Dear Peggy! You are on the east coast! I think you are only five hours from us! I sent you our Christmas photo but to Palomar, hopefully it will find you eventually as it was not returned. Love and miss you! Hi to the fam! Al
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