Find the highest place you can –
Look for the light –
Wade into troubled waters –
Drag a carcass to the sea –
Seek what inspires you –
Watch for the miracle –
Love, forgive –
And rest.
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For God so loved the world… (John 3:16)
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Merry Christmas, friends! Xoxo
December 25, 2019 at 6:03 am
Very nice. Excellent pairings of words & images.
December 25, 2019 at 2:38 pm
Thank you so much, Brent! Sending very warmest wishes! Xoxo
December 25, 2019 at 6:06 am
Merry Christmas to all of the Puryears and most especially Pepper!
December 25, 2019 at 2:38 pm
Merry Christmas to Mavis (and you too), Mary!! Xoxo
December 25, 2019 at 6:31 am
Thank you (and Pepper) for the gift of your writing and the blog all year! Xoxo
December 25, 2019 at 2:39 pm
Thank you for being YOU all year, dear Betsy!! Xoxo
December 25, 2019 at 7:33 am
Merry Christmas to Jennifer, Pepper, and all the Puryears! Thanks for keeping our spirits bright with these posts all year long.
December 25, 2019 at 2:40 pm
Xoxo
December 25, 2019 at 8:10 am
Merry Christmas to all the Puryears!
December 25, 2019 at 2:40 pm
And to all the Robbins!! Xoxo
December 25, 2019 at 8:17 am
Beautiful Christmas message.
December 25, 2019 at 2:40 pm
Thank you so much, Libbey – xoxo
December 25, 2019 at 9:40 am
Love your thought-provoking and uplifting posts and the Puryear family, especially Pepper! Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2019 at 2:41 pm
Sending much love today to you & yours & Lola, dear Nancy!! Xoxo
December 25, 2019 at 10:09 am
Merry blessed Christmas to you Jennifer and your beautiful family
Stay well
Stay safe
Stay sweet and happy
Love you
Cheryl ♥️ John Prann
December 25, 2019 at 2:43 pm
Dearest Cheryl – It is such a pleasure to hear from you! Sending all best wishes and love to you and John! I hope you enjoy wonderful holidays!! Xoxo
December 25, 2019 at 11:12 am
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family, Jennifer – and, of course, Pepper!
December 25, 2019 at 2:45 pm
Thank you so much, Laurie! Sending my very best to you and your family as well!! Xoxo
December 25, 2019 at 1:31 pm
Merry Christmas and thank you for the wonderful book recommendations all year long!
December 25, 2019 at 2:49 pm
Thank you so much for being in touch, Mimi – it is a TREAT to hear from you!! Merry Christmas!! Xoxo
December 25, 2019 at 9:41 pm
So many lovely images and ideas…
Hope your holiday has been fun, tender and illuminating…
Wishing you Joyous days in the New Year!
December 28, 2019 at 2:54 pm
Thank you so much, Helen! Thank you for helping make our holidays sparkle – and for your warmth and care all year long. Xoxo
December 26, 2019 at 1:57 pm
Hope your Christmas was a merry one, Jennifer, and that you were surrounded by your sweet family! Thank you all you do throughout the year to make our lives merry–and continually interesting.
December 28, 2019 at 2:53 pm
Same to you, Beth!! You bring joy everywhere you are. I hope – and trust – 2020 holds excellent new adventures for you!! Let’s talk. Xoxo
December 26, 2019 at 3:34 pm
Jennifer, this is such a beautiful Christmas message. Thank you! Much love to you and your family. Karlen
December 28, 2019 at 2:55 pm
Dearest Karlen – thank you. Much love to you and your family as well!! So look forward to talking books and everything else with you in the new year. Xoxo