Friday, December 28, 2012

Last Days of Advent

Our last days of Advent and Christmas were FAST. I admit, I wish they would have lingered... I'm not quite ready for a whole new year!

Truth in the Tinsel turned out to be a fantastic learning experience for both Grace Louise and me! I thought deeper and made connections with parts of the nativity story that I had never before noticed. Our last ornaments were wise men, gifts, and a beaded cross. I love the way this daily exercise ended. The babe in the manger grew up to be a man who willingly gave His life on the cross for the redemption of my soul. Wow. I loved reminding Grace Louise of this amazing truth as we beaded a simple cross for our tree.


 (Smelling her "gift"- sprayed with perfume- reminding us of the gifts brought to King Jesus from the wise men.)

Our last few Advent countdown activities involved reenacting the nativity scene, spending Christmas Eve with cousins, and participating in "Gifts for Jesus", a church service dedicated to glorifying Jesus with the gifts/talents that He has given us. Grace Louise and her friend sang and signed Philippians 4:8.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.







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