Thinking about decorations.

Isn't this lovely?

I've been thinking about making a different door wreath for Christmas, but I don't think I could quite manage this.

In fact it is more likely to be a quick rush down the lane, cut some fir branches and wind them into a circle to 'dress'.

But I do admire the work that goes into these beautifully made decorations...and I have my trusty Glue gun, so , who knows?

We always put up our tree and decorations about a week before Christmas. I know that many of you already have a tree up.

But I like the anticipation of waiting (trans. last minute rush)

It will be simple again this year. No small children around. Grown up grandchildren living far away.

But actually, it is a peaceful time that I am looking forward to. Some lovely music, a Christmas DVD or two, Carols at Kings and easily prepared food.

Happy Thanksgiving!

To all American friends, may I wish you a.....

 1 Timothy 4:4-5

For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with gratitude; for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer

Thank you.

Thank you all so much for the thoughtful comments and the messages that I received after my husband's fall. I was very grateful for the care and kindness.

He is getting better, but the shock has set him back and it is a slow recovery. Our Dr is doing some blood tests this week and it may mean a change of medication.

Don't you admire the beautifully written card above? How often do we take time to hand write messages nowadays?

With the reliance on mobile phones I do wonder if the art of writing will die out over the next century or so.

The days are getting colder here, but it has brought out our families of Goldfinch and Bluetits, who are munching their way through pounds of bird food.

We love to watch them.

Ups and downs

Well, it wasn't quite this drastic, but the fall that my husband had whilst in the Care Home was enough to shake him up badly.

He's back home now, feeling a little shell shocked, but having seen our own Dr, as well as the one in the Devon Home, we are assured that the bruising will fade, and the pains will subside. God must have had him in his hands at that moment as so many falls result in a broken hip. We are so very thankful.

My daughter and I had a lovely week together doing things that I don't normally have time for. We walked through Trelissick gardens, went shopping, went out for dinner, visited friends and family and just enjoyed each other's company. She's back in Vancouver now.

A quiet week now.

The great Mug Exchange

I think this is the fifth time that I have taken part in Stephanie's Cup and Mug exchange, and it has always been such a nice thing to join in with.

I sent to a dear friend, Mari, whose posts I have followed for years. I felt that I knew her well enough to focus on her interests and her family.

The partner sending to me was Astrid

Here's the parcel!

As soon as the postman handed to to me I knew what it must be.

Everything so carefully packed in tissue and bubble wrap.

Oh, the coffee! A brand that I had not tried before with an exotic scent. I do love coffee!

Spice tea bags, a container of spice which I have used and is delicious, a mini soap, a magnet with my name on, cross stitched by Astrid, and such a pretty key fob.

And of course, the mug.

And a beautiful hand made card.

The mug is one of the prettiest that I've seen and will be perfect for morning coffee.

Thank you Astrid for your lovely thoughtful gifts.

And thanks too to Stephanie who must spend hours arranging the swap.