Tuesday, December 24, 2013

What's Special for YOU at Christmas Time?

Mark Koopmans came up with the idea for 50 States of Pray, and even though I'm not in one of the 50 States, here's a Christmas message especially for YOU all the way from South Africa :-)


For me, the best thing about Christmas is family time. We all live in different parts of the country now, so it's great to get everyone together, have fun, exchange presents, and eat fantastic food!

I hope you all have a wonderfully blessed Christmas with your loved ones, and a fun new year! I'll be back in mid-January, after my husband and I have completed our move across the country to Cape Town. Woohoo!

16 comments:

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

That is a wonderful message, Rachel. He was the greatest gift in the world.
Merry Christmas!

Cathy Keaton said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Rachel! Thanks for reminding us why we really celebrate Christmas. Have a wonderful Holiday!

Shell Flower said...

Lovely sentiment. Love,family and good food--definitely what Christmas is about.

Sheena-kay Graham said...

Loved your prayer piece Rachel and Merry Christmas. See you in January and enjoy your trip.

Mark Koopmans said...

Aloha Rachel!

Thanks for such a meaningful post, and you *are* absolutely included as one of the international States :)

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and the Hubster - especially with the move!!

(We're a Navy family and *well* used to moving... GOOD LUCK :)

Suzanne said...

Perfect words to remind us what Christmas is really about. Like you, we'll be spending it with family.
Suzanne @ Suzannes Tribe
x

Mildred R Holmes said...

Merry Christmas. Best wishes for you in your new home in the new year.

Sharon Himsl said...

Thank you. We can never hear this message enough. Merry Christmas and best wishes in the coming year.

Cally Jackson said...

Hope the move goes well. Can't wait to see what comes next for Rachel Morgan in 2014. :-)

Misha Gerrick said...

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that your move goes slowly.

Don't forget to let me know once you're here! ;-)

Michael Di Gesu said...

Happy Holidays, Rachel!

How exciting to move and start a new life! Wish you all the best in 2014!

2013 was a busy year for you with your books and new husband. Good luck!

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Rachel - I hope the move is going according to plan - Cape Town is beautiful and will be so amazing to be able to live there ..

The time right now is a time for compassion for South Africa, for peace amongst peoples .. blessings to you - Hilary

Anonymous said...

Family time is the best! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Unknown said...

That's a beautiful message, Rachel. I agree, family time is my favorite too! I always look forward to getting together with everyone, as we're spread out also. I hope you had a very merry Christmas =)

On a side note, I wanted to check with you and be sure my email for The Labyrinth Wall Monster Party came through. I emailed it the other day, but I know we've had weird email trouble before, so please let me know if it came through or not =-)

Talk to you soon and happy holidays.

Elizabeth Marro said...

Merry Christmas, Rachel. It is amazing to meet so many people on this 50 States of Pray blog hop. I wish you the happiest of New Years.

Gina Gao said...

Have a great New Year! Best wishes for 2014.

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