If there's one thing about Christmas, doesn't it always stirs up longing and anticipation in our hearts? The anticipation of the celebration of things that make the season memorable.... For me, it's the reading of the Christmas story and a new Advent devotional, singing familiar lyrics, the lights in the neighborhood and, seasonal decorating around the home, especially the fireplace mantel, and the table(pictured below is my tablescape this year). It's something about the ta

I haven't posted recently because I've been heartbroken over all the stories I am hearing from family and friends about all those affected by the pandemic in India. I took this picture during our last visit to India a couple of years ago. It's a picture of one of the oldest markets in India called Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. It truly is an adventure getting there and navigating your way around this maze of crowded alleyways . The narrow alleyways are packed with people a