by seasonbowers | Dec 10, 2019 | advent, blended family, christmas, joy, Uncategorized
We met and married in 10 weeks. We knew it was right and we dove in. Because of the speed in which we moved, there were two things we didn’t talk about that, in time, caused some issues. How did we not discuss it?! We married in February, and as summer rolled...
by seasonbowers | Dec 9, 2019 | advent, christmas, joy, Uncategorized
I’m continuing my look at the deep and powerful truths found in traditional Christmas songs. The joyful songs of the season! Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains Gloria, in...
by seasonbowers | Dec 8, 2019 | advent, christmas, joy, Uncategorized
Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, Love Divine, Love was born at Christmas, Star and Angels gave the sign. Worship we the Godhead, Love Incarnate, Love Divine, Worship we our Jesus, But wherewith for sacred sign? Love shall be our token, Love be yours and...
by seasonbowers | Dec 6, 2019 | advent, blended family, christmas, joy, step kids, step mom, Uncategorized
December 25th, 2011. The day I met my daughters. I didn’t know how I would become a mom – well, technically I knew how I could, but I didn’t know how God was going to make it happen. I always knew that I would have a family, but my marriage ended...
by seasonbowers | Dec 5, 2019 | advent, christmas, joy
“Why can’t we have nice things?!” Last year we had a one year old Irish Wolfhound weighing in at 120 lbs (he’s now 150 lbs), and a 12 week old wiener dog weighing in at three lbs (now five lbs). They are best friends and quite a pair. There is...
by seasonbowers | Dec 4, 2019 | advent, christmas, joy
Season Elizabeth Marshall I hated my name when I was little – especially on the first day of school and during the Christmas season. That’s why, right there. At Christmastime, my name is everywhere! When you’re little and get made fun of for...