Friday, December 20, 2024

Dear God,

Throughout the year I rarely make and bake cookies.  But when November and December roll around, the reality of Advent is revealed and I feel tugged to make haste into my warm kitchen.  Yesterday I made raspberry filled almond snowball cookies.  They didn't turn out quite right but they are still beautiful and yummy.

Such moments are holy moments when we feel the joy of the divine season.  Making cookies is one more gift of Advent when we feel the joy of your many gifts.  Although my kitchen is a mess, I smile because I love thinking of you and this most amazing time of the year!  When I make Christmas cookies I make them with you!

Loving God,

thank you

for the gift

of cookies,

for quiet time

in the kitchen

with you.

Thank you

for all

the gifts 

of Advent.

Thank you

for all

the blessings unfolding.

Yours, Andrea