As the old year comes to a close...we count our blessings.

Christmas holidays are fast approaching.    In spite of 2020 being a difficult year, where did the time go?  Maybe it is speeding away because of our old age but each week surely seems to rush by.   We have been in good health other than Ron's usual allergies that bother him.    We are not going out except for groceries.   We went to the store at 5:30 a.m. this morning and only saw a few customers and some Kroger workers stocking shelves or filling on-line orders.  

We had four beautiful warm afternoons last week so we got a lot more outside work done.   I had the front yard raked and then a couple of days later, it was covered with leaves again.    It is much too cold this week to get outside so I will watch for another warm day ahead to clean it up again.   Most trees are bare so the falling leaves will soon come to an end.   Each time I raked I thought about how falling leaves are like dirty dishes.   Before you can clean up one batch, another is ready to be done.   We surely love these trees in the summer when it keeps the house so cool.   

Today, Tatum, our granddaughter in Florida, is closing on her first home, a condo.   She has been in Florida for the past year just renting a small house.   Her job seems secure and she loves living in the Tampa/Clearwater area so she wants to invest in a home now.   We are very proud of her for saving her money and being such a responsible person.    Leigh Ann is using the rest of her 2020 vacation days to help Tatum move so they will not be coming here for the holidays.

With concerns about the COVID-19 virus and how our nation will go forward under President Biden, we just pray for the best as we move into a new year.    With God on our side, with our souls safe in His care, whatever happens in the future, will be O.K.    We will continue to try to take care of ourselves and keep praying for and thanking Him for our blessings.   They are numerous and we are a very blessed people.

A few months ago, Angelo was baptized.   He is the oldest boy at Casa Esperanza of Angels in Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Philippines   

Two young souls were added to His kingdom this past Sunday.    Arlene Grace and Arvin were baptized into Christ after a one-on-one study with one of the house fathers.  We are very proud of these young people who are learning the Bible and making the decision to become Christians. 

With these new Christians and the house parents, the number of Christians is now 10.  

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy Christmas holiday.   Best wishes for a HAPPY NEW YEAR!