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Merry & Bright I love Christmas.  I remember as a little girl the magical times my mom orchestrated for our family and friends to truly make the season “Merry & Bright.” They were things like baking the most wonderful Christmas goodies.  Lots and lots of of goodies.  We would package them up on plates and deliver to shut-ins and special family friends.  There were four of us kids, so we did not get out of the car (Mom, working smart here!) I mean, there were no seat belt laws, there were probably not any seat belts! Anyway, She would hop out of the car, run to the door and present our gift and point to us and we would all wave, shout “Merry Christmas!” Sometimes our friends might walk Mom back to the car and say hi and give hugs.  Another way Mom made our season “Merry & Bright” was by opening our home for gatherings.  Mom was the choir director at our church for many years.  She would always have the choir (about 30 members!...

I love giving gifts that express fun or a gift that really makes the receiver feel pampered and loved.  I have made some great items.  You can order them from me by going to my facebook.com/bappyjujuju This is a galvanized serving tray.  I know this is not the best picture, but it really is cute.  It would look great on the coffee table as you serve your loved ones some really good dessert and coffee!!  $30 I love this song!  Have you heard it? This framed picture would be so nice sitting at your bedside with your devotional or Bible to start each day with Jesus!!  $12 This is my theme all summer long:  "Gone to the Beach!"  A great gift would be this sign, some new cute flip flops, and a gift certificate for a pedicure!  Get her ready for a beach getaway!!  $4 A pillow with two messages! Side 1 says, "tonight"  (woo hoo) Side 2 says, "not tonight" (sorry) What message do you want to send to your Va...

Can you believe October is almost over?!  And you know what that means..... Time to start thinking of the Thanksgiving plans - where to go, what to cook, and Christmas is next - make my gift lists, get busy with the planning of church, family, and friends gatherings.  I love it all!  I love celebrating Christ with my family and friends.  I love how we have so many opportunities to share the love and grace of Jesus.  So, as I begin to look at all these things I know I want to be purposeful in this special season.  I wish to have time with my kids and grands, to enjoy the laughter and joy.  I want to be with the familiarity, the comfort I find in being with my parents and sister and brothers - a reminder of my foundation of Christ in my life.  AND I want to be the heart of Jesus to my community, my church, my family.  So I am asking God to show me what He would have me to do in the upcoming holiday season.  He has blessed me beyond what I ...