A lovely morning at home with our grown children.
Then a short trip to see nephews & their families.
There, beautiful decorations, children galore & lots of of Christmas joy.
What a great day.
Tag Archives: Love
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Wishing You Peace & Joy
May we all know Peace, Joy, Health & Blessings in the year to come.
- all photos © ASMcClain
Peace & Joy To All !
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Prayers for Newtown, CT
Beyond belief, our hearts break.
There are no words to say how
angry, sad, repulsed we are
to learn of another tragic school massacre.
This time, the youngest children suffered
— so did their teachers and dedicated adults
who wanted to protect against bullets and rage.
We lift our prayers — what else is there to do in this moment?
Lord of all, guide those who will respond
to this tragedy. Protect all children around
the world — allow them to learn and grow
without the threat of violence. And most of
all, bind us together in compassion.
May the Spirit of Love overcome the
forces of Evil everywhere.
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Dove of Peace
photo © ASMcClain
Beautiful dove of peace to some.
To me, a reminder of my mother, gone twenty years.
The hostess, the warm heart of the family,
Who always adorned our Christmas Tree with birds.
Merry Christmas, Mom.
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Home for the Holidays…..
Photos © ASMcClain
Being invited into friends’ homes is such a blessing.
Hospitality means so much more than gifts, especially when people are feeling lonely or have had major changes in their lives.
Last night, my holiday celebration began with two small gatherings in friends’ homes, and it was lovely. A relaxed time together with friends, no pressure to impress one another, just hanging out & enjoying good food & beverages, conversation, music, and some dancing.
The light and warmth of love
surrounded our gatherings.
May you have many blessings this holiday season as well.
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A Simple Prayer for All of Us
photo © ASMcClain
One last post from the Thanksgiving Tree,
before we move full swing into the
end of year holiday celebrations……
a loving expression from a recent
former international refugee,
now proud U.S. citizen.
May we all be blessed with
peace, health & abundant love
in the the coming year.
Celebrate What’s Next!
L.L.’s birthday……
A gathering to eat together,
Listen, Laugh, Bless Our Friend
With Hearts Full of Love,
Listening to A Soul’s Journey.
Gifts of Beads to Remember This Day.
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Thanksgiving Tree 2012
Our hospital Music Therapy department and Pastoral Care team joined together to create a Thanksgiving experience for staff and patients. A professional cellist offered deep resonate tones of music through the main entrance hall for an hour two days before Thanksgiving, while the scent of cinnamon, lemon, ginger and honey filled the air. After the musical event, the Thanksgiving Tree was moved to a special table outside the Chapel. Branches and die-cut leaves gave people the opportunity to create a Thanksgiving Tree filled with their intentions. By Thanksgiving day, the branches were covered with expressions of gratitude, prayers, memories, anticipation.
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Thankful for Memories
Sometimes there are people missing from our tables.
Thankfully, there are reminders of them all around us,
if our hearts and eyes are open to seeing them.
With love to all who are missing loved ones this weekend.
(photo ©ASMcClain)
Heart & Sight 