SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2015
Sunrise: 7:47 am
Sunset: 5:00 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is World Candle Lighting Day. For hundreds of years, lighting a candle has been a way to show respect for those that have died. This beautiful gesture shows that although someone may be gone from this world, their memory will endure, and the light of their flame will continue to inspire and guide others. Worldwide Candle Lighting Day is a celebration of solidarity and memory. It’s a day on which people around the world gather to light candles for children who have died and to show that they will always be loved and never forgotten. The candles are lit at the same time in every time zone, meaning that a consistent warm glow passes around the planet for a full 24 hour day.
No matter whether you’ll be lighting a candle at home or joining a gathering Worldwide Candle Lighting Day it is a way to show love and community.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
A Christmas Poem by Mary E. Linton
Somewhere across the winter world tonight
You will be hearing chimes that fill the air;
Christmas extends its all-enfolding light
Across the distance…something we can share.
You will be singing, just the same as I,
These familiar songs we know so well,
And you will see these same stars in your sky
And wish upon that brightest one that fell.
I shall remember you and trim my tree,
One shining star upon the topmost bough;
I will hang wreaths of faith that all may see —
Tonight I glimpse beyond the hear and now.
And all the time that we must be apart
I keep a candle in my heart.
My Candle will be burning tonight in memory of a little grandson who died when he was two years old. He would have been 9 this year. Still we remember him always with love.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all those that have lost a child. There is some solace to be taken in the fact that the child’s life was a good one, however short. Children’s lives are mostly filled with fun and laughter, so today I’ll be remembering the good times.
The week ahead will be another busy one. The days until Christmas are getting less and less. I’ve wrapping to do and packages to send out in the mail too. I’m planning on getting some baking done too at some point. So today I’m going to rest and refresh a bit so that hopefully I can get it all done
I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday !
COUNTING MY GIFTS
A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.
James Keller
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
3397. for candles, bringing comfort and light
3398. for our little Pumpkin, never forgotten and always loved
3399. for happy memories, they do brighten dark days
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
11 Days Until Christmas
A Christmas candle is a lovely thing; It makes no noise at all, But softly gives itself away; While quite unselfish, it grows small.
Eva K. Logue
Advent tip for the day:
Have hot chocolate and candy canes
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Almighty and eternal God,
Protect our military
as they discharge their duties
with the shield of your strength,
may the power of your love
enable them to return home in safety
that with all who love them
they may ever praise you for your loving care.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT’s
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
ADVICE FOR TODAY
Better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.
Proverb
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
3 comments:
A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.
I have never read that before and I love it.
I didn't know that you had lost a grandson. I am so sorry. I plan to do a post about a charity in England that helps parents after the loss of a child. (This charity is for those families who have lost children as teenagers or as young adults, but I know that losing a child at any age must be one of the hardest of things to go through.)
There is a song by Elvis that I truly love...If I Can Dream. Look it up, dear MA, you will love it too! xx
It is sad for parents to lose a child, especially a young one. It is good to light a candle in the child's honor and to have memories of that child.
Sounds like a restful Sunday is a good thing for you to have, Ma, before the hustle and bustle starts back up tomorrow :)
betty
I love your countdowns on your blog. Can it truly be just 11 days? Is passes so quickly. I did not know about World Candle Lighting Day. I keep at least one candle burning in my fireplace at all times. For those who passed from my life.
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