I am trying to stay focused on trusting in God's will and keeping the advent spirit of waiting patiently. I am receiving many graces from all of the prayers people have been offering up. During this time we always have our advent wreath set out on our dining room table.
I finally found a wonderful advent calender at the St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer, MA. I love the nativity scene and each day it has a scripture reading. I hung it from a ribbon above our school cabinet.
I have also put out our basket of winter and Christmas read alouds. This year we have two new ones I picked up a while ago while thrifting. One is "The legend of The Poinsettia" and the other one is "Cranberry Christmas".
I have also completed one of the boxes for our Godchild. I wanted the theme to be, Let Heaven and nature Sing". I was pleased with the way it came out.
Included is a "Kids' Nature" book, a bird feeder (a find for $3.99 at The Christmas Tree Shops), a hat and scarf ( a retro floral print), Christmas socks ( w/ JOY printed on them), 4 pine cone bird treats, and a ST. Francis wall plaque.
To wrap it I used the clear cellophane and made a tag to finish it off.
I like to use everyday ordinary miracles, such as nature, as gifts for my Godchildren. I guess I love to see God in His wonderful creation and I hope to pass that on to them. As we all prepare this advent may we all, Heaven and nature, sing!

