" Christmas is STILL about Emmanuel. God with us, in the messy, angry, stampeding, dirty world that had little time to notice a wee babe in a manger. Even when we don't pay attention, even when we rush, the miracle that happened 2,000 years ago is still resonating in quiet whispers. "
- "When the Shoe is on the Other Foot", at Memoria Arts ~ Life in the Making
As usual, I've been neglecting the blog. Real life is going just fine, though. Mr. Aoi's arm is still healing, with the help of a steel bar and eight screws. The therapists are kicking his butt, but he's getting stronger everyday.
Despite the high temperatures, Christmas is coming, and I've been getting ready. My first full-size Christmas tree should be here anyday now, and it may or may not go up this year. But the rest of the house is looking good! Lucky for me, my kitchen is mostly red and white, so it's an easy transition to a Christmas look.
If I crank up the AC, I can pretend the weather is wintry, and with the help of some candles, it even smells a little like Christmas in here. Thanks to the all-Christmas radio programming I've stumbled upon, I'm delirious with carols (which is a good thing), and there's a Christmas movie on tv practically everynight.
My husband, my beloved Scrooge, is so ready for the holidays to pass.
(belated because Typepad was being touchy)
