I have been blessed with many beautiful family memories like this one, which happened a few years ago.
Curiosity about the dazzling beauty of the ice drizzling upon the evergreens turned into caution as I heard the sharp splitting sound of falling branches and crackling icicles. I quickly returned home from my walk. Well, my steps were not as rapid as I would have liked because my feet were sinking through the crusty layer of ice into the snow. The tips of many of the towering pines had snapped altering the usual appearance of the otherwise majestic trees.
Our family enjoyed a cozy, quiet evening at home, baking pumpkin chocolate chip cookies while our latest impromptu vegetable soup was simmering in the oven. Our little artificial Christmas tree needed a few more adornments and an unexpected day off from work gave us a much needed rest. We are so grateful for the blessings showered upon us every day. By the mercy of Jesus and the intercession of Mary, our lives are filled to overflowing with the joy of simplicity.
"Better is a little with fear of the Lord
than great treasures without content."
Proverbs 15:16
Douay Rheims Roman Catholic Bible
