And most of all, it looks like this: His name is Thomas (he’s the one with the white t-shirt thrown over his shoulder), but he often answers to T-Dog. He’s my 16-year-old cousin who wears a Nike hat with the words “LIVESTRONG” imprinted on it. And that is what he does every day: He livesRead the whole post >>
Nineteenth Day of Advent
Make a donation to your favorite charity. Ask older kids if they would like to make a donation as well. One of my family’s favorite worthy causes is Food for the Poor. Another wonderful charity that would be fitting to give to as we prepare for Christ’s birth is the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem,Read the whole post >>
Letting Bethlehem Babies Know It’s Christmas
We all know the story of the Nativity. Mary and Joseph, exhausted from an arduous journey, sought shelter for the night. Yet, everywhere they turned, they were told the same thing: “There is no room.” Until finally Mary could wait no longer and gave birth to love’s pure light, the Savior of the World andRead the whole post >>
Elves From Catie
This is a recycled post about a tradition and charity that’s worth mentioning again. Please consider supporting Elves from Catie and donate an elf to a child in the hospital this holiday season. Not only will you be spreading holiday cheer to a sick child, but $5 of the purchase goes to CURE Childhood Cancer.Read the whole post >>
Support a Worthy Cause – Host An Elf in Your Home this Christmas!
I know of a family that has mischievous elves visit their house during the Christmas season. These rogue Santa helpers play silly and harmless pranks throughout the month of December. They might, for example, decorate the living room with toilet paper or leave a trail of cookie crumbs in the kitchen. I first learned aboutRead the whole post >>