A Little Housekeeping

The scene we passed on the way home from church yesterday was so beautiful that Tom went back and set up his new tripod so he could take some photos for me.  I have him to thank for the beautiful header photo above.  He captured the swan taking off in the flats less than a mile from our house, the snowy Cascades in the distance.  Thanks, Tom, for the pictures and for the support you provide with the blog.

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Thanks for joining me at Three Minutes to Nine!  I wish you and your family a Happy New Year!  May you find God's grace to be sufficient for all your needs and His strength to be made perfect in your weakness.  And whether "you're on the mountains of joy or in the valley of sorrow" (I borrowed that phrase from Pastor Sam's benediction yesterday), may you know His peace.

Speaking of housekeeping, this would be a fine day to take down our Christmas tree!