Received a call Sunday morning that one of our long time members, Helen Jones passed away. 89 years of age…a good, long faithful life. I always enjoyed my visits with her at the Martin-Boyd retirement home in Chattanooga. She was a wonderful lady and loved her Tennessee Vols. I had a part in her funeral Tuesday evening and her entombment on Wednesday morning.
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints” (Psalm 116:15).
Received a call on Thursday that our sweet little Mollie Elizabeth Skelton arrived safe and well at 6 lbs. and 6 oz. Just had a nice visit with little Mollie…another child to hold and love.
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward” (Psalm 127:3).
So, this week is a week that gifts arrive left and right? Well, all I know is this…gifts come year round. Sister Helen was a dear friend and a gift to me and I know that Mollie will be a wonderful gift and friend, too.
Lord, you’ve blessed me with too many gifts. But, you know, I’d never return a one of Your blessings. Just the right size and always meets a need.
All the packages in the world never matter…hug and love the true gifts of one another.
Merry Christmas, everyone...from the Wildwood.
