The time I spent away

I haven't posted much of anything since fall of 2015--and wanted to apologize and explain my absence. My sister, Judy Duncan, had lived about 3 years in a nursing home, and her health took an extremely severe turn in September. I was blessed to be able to take time away from my work--and writing / blogging ----and spend some time most every day with Judy untl she went home to God in late October. These days were precious indeed--and a great gift. My heart just wasn't into writing for several months --anything I wrote "came out" sad or angry..... But I feel more balanced now--and looking forward to happy diversions --and sharing information, opinions, ideas, and photos about the Christmas--celebrations--services--and the way we "keep Christmas in our hearts" throughout the year.