What makes this set unique and especially meaningful to Gretchen is that the pieces are not perfect. The camel on the right has a broken leg; the angel has cracks in her skirt. As Gretchen says, this is a reminder that we're all broken but that Jesus will redeem us.
I hope that 2025 has been a good year for you and that the new year will bring us all health, happiness, and peace.
Happy New Year!
Several years ago one of my cousins sent me this three-dimensional Christmas card. It's so unusual and so beautiful that I've kept it and put it out every year as a reminder of the beauty of the season and the hope that the world will be filled with joy.
Merry Christmas, and may we all be filled with joy!
LoisAnn's message is to put Jesus in the center of our celebrations or, as some might say, "Remember the Reason for the season." It's a message that's all too often overshadowed by the commercialism of the season. Let's not forget!
"They saw the star and rejoiced with exceeding great joy." Let's do that too.
This one, which belongs to one of my sisters, appealed to me because of its simple elegance and the contrast of the stars against the figures.
What do you think? Is this one you'd like in your home?
As you probably guessed from the previous Wednesday NEAR Wyoming posts this month, this photo was taken in Rocky Mountain National Park.
If you look closely, you'll see that the fur on the moose's back is almost white. That's because he's in the midst of molting, shedding his winter guard hairs for shorter summer ones.
Did you enjoy seeing the wildlife in RMNP? I hope so. Next month's Wednesday in Wyoming posts will have a very different theme, so please come back to see them.
We found this magpie in Moraine Park, one of our favorite spots for a picnic in Rocky Mountain National Park regardless of the season.