ann kiemel

Christmas, 2013

over. behind us. most trees

are still lit. children's eyes still shining.

the voice of silence, however, is

stepping back into malls and busy

sidewalks...and especially the decibels

of noise pounding in our brains:

how can i stretch the money?

what should i give...small gifts...to

my children?  knowing hurting people,

and doing the best i could with what

i had.

it's been the best Christmas,

ever,

for me.

maybe because i've

dwelled in such pain and anxiety

all year...and when i watch the complete

devotion and love of my children for each other....

and treating me as if i were a million, sparkling lights

on the horizon. how could anyone not feel as if

i'm dancing on the sunrise?!!!!

please forgive my failure to do blogs.

i was bathing in the waters of Heaven.

my children were full of surprises. i mean

special, genuine love....and all your best

wishes ... and comments....and giving

made me know you would truly understand.

taylor, brock, colson, brandt and jasmine and colben

and i all send you the most heart-felt love and gratitude.

my sons LOVE to see people love me. truly. when i speak

to them about my blogs...how inadequate and imperfect

they are, but that you all so care that even if it's a bad blog

day...or days....you've stood with me. on Christmas...and

through today...when i tell them, their eyes become so large

and luminous. their faces break into looks of wonder. wide

smiles. that is how i love you. the way they love me.

Jesus, the Christ child.

"higher than we ever could imagine..

and closer than our eyes can ever see...

He is magnificent...." 10,000 reasons