A Month of Miracles

We enjoyed a festive and delicious meal at the Old South Mountain Inn on Thanksgiving day. It was a lovely day here in Maryland, and a lovely drive to just just west of Middletown on top of South Mountain.

I use to drive by this Inn on my way to work retreats at Skycroft Conference Center when I was with the Baptist Convention. Jerry and I ate at the Inn five or so years ago for Thanksgiving one year, so when I began thinking about Thanksgiving for this year I suggested we go there again.

Mom couldn't get over the hanging Christmas Balls. Snowflakes were having in the next room, and the far room little wrapped boxes were hanging. I've always loved lamp posts and this window, below, is especially attractive to me.

Mom had her picture taken with Santa who was right next to our table.

And now begins the month of miracles. Everything will be decorated and festive. Food. Laughter. Fun. All the trimmings of Christmas. I've gone through many Christmases broken hearted and sad, but God has brought the joy of Christmas back to me.

My heart is right where it belongs. In Jesus' everlasting arms. Celebrate with me as I schedule a few dates with good friends, enjoy looking at the decorations, bake my specialties and give them away, and joyfully thank God for His great gift to us all!