It's been a very hectic fall/winter, with numerous ice and snowstorms and long, late hours of work, so I have not had the time or energy to update my little blog.  And I don't really have much time now, except that I feel the need to post some pictures for your enjoyment.

My beloved niece and nephew made paintings for us for Christmas this year.  They created four original paintings in all, and the inspiration and titles for each of the paintings were also theirs.  When my family was opening gifts, I saw my sister, brother, and parents open their paintings, and I was eager to find out what the kids had painted for me.  We were all in shock and awe at all of the paintings, but the one the kids painted for me brought us all to new levels of bewilderment and amazement.

Mandy's painting entitled "Listening to God's Spirit"

Johnny's painting entitled "__________________ "(something profound and spiritual but I can't remember it)

My parents' painting entitled "And the Children Saw the Christmas Star"

Last, but certainly not least, my painting entitled "God's Riverland"

Here are the artists and their handiwork:

Feel free to join in singing with us... "One of these things is not like other..." 

I don't know if any other gift has ever brought such laughter and puzzlement.  I hope that your gifts this year were just as special as mine!