There are words right here on the tip of my tongue. (Or is it at the tip of my fingers?)
They are almost ready to leap from my mind to the keyboard.
But something is holding them back.
I’m not sure what it is, but I hope it lets go soon.
It’s Advent, usually my favorite time of year.
But something’s missing.
And I don’t know what.
I want to be moved, to be inspired, to be renewed.
Glory.
Peace.
Goodwill.
To all.
I am having a very quiet time of reflection today….because I cannot speak due to laryngitis or because of the cold rain outside. I am sitting beside a crackling fire with my wonderful husband and granddog. I am thanking God for allowing me to enjoy life. This time of Advent reminds me of the precious gift of life….mine or my family’s, or Jesus’. I have been blessed beyond description. I cannot begin to list all the things for which I am grateful. Among them are Jesus, my parents and grandparents, my husband and his parents, my children, my son-in-law, my grandchildren, my church family, my co-workers, and so many friends. I also am praying for many of my friends who are going through uncertain and difficult times. We all have moments in our lives when words cannot express the emotion inside. I am thankful for the Holy Spirit who translates our jumbled and sometimes confusing thoughts to an awesome loving God.