Thro' a glass darkly ...

random thoughts on chronic pain and life issues ... with the occasional weather report thrown in!

Thursday, December 24, 2020

the Hope of humanity ... born in a manger

Posted by Saija at 4:52 PM

2 comments:

Mari said...: This is beautiful Saija.
Merry Christmas!; 7:18 PM
jel said...: MERRY CHRISTMAS!; 2:32 PM

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Saija: redeemed child of God; wife, sister, but not a mom; lover of God's word, digi picture taker; married 50 years to leo, who has had arachnoiditis for 4 decades (2 failed back surgeries - chronic pain); a seeker of truth; a lover of quiet solitude; comfortable in my own skin.

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