What a wonderful year, friends. It is always humbling to look back at all the wonderful experiences we share here together

Every month we had a prayer focus plus a few extra prayers sprinkled in. We crafted things….some successful, some not (I’m looking at you chicken wire bow). We tried over 10 new products that we liked. We shared numerous tv shows, movies, recipes and new restaurants. We had a couple of fun trips, learned to play Mahjong, named our houses, did a little shopping, built friendships, encouraged each other and had a lot of fun.
And we ended the year by donating more than $1500 to wonderful charities.
All of this is because of you being so kind to spend a little time reading here, commenting, sending emails and making this blog community what it is.
Many thanks to you ALL!
Now for the next few weeks I will be doing the planning for 2026

I love a fresh new calendar to start writing entries. I am planning out new blog posts, praying over our Word of the Year for 2026, updating my prayer book and our budget spreadsheet. This is one of my favorite times of year….I love a good plan.
Now I wish for each of you a joyful and blessed Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6








Have a wonderful Christmas!