We're in Ashland, Ohio, for the holidays, enjoying solitaire games, ping-pong tournaments, hot chocolate on cold afternoons, raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens. So far we've had a chance to catch up briefly with Rob's brother John and his wife, Katie, along with their 6-month-old daughter, Evie, our newest cousin and niece. Today brought brother Ron and his wife Kelley, and tomorrow welcomes aunts, uncles and cousins galore. I'll be offline for the next two days, as I'm sure all of my readers will be, as well. In place of updates, please accept this Christmas blessing.
At Christmas
Touch someone you love.
Feel the connection warm
On your skin, the lively
Pulse within.
Register the glow of a waning
Moon as it breaks the ancient
Night. Welcome back the
Tidal light.
Seek joy where it dwells at the
Root of everything. Dig deep
Below daily trials, cast off the
Weight of your miles.
Remember the unwed mother
Who escaped the stones.
Before Herod sent his minions
Her child was born.
Allow his love to lift
Us together, set us down
In this special place.
Feel his embrace.
- Laura Dravenstott
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