This blog is all about me......I come here for respite in between caring for JoJo (our Daughter who has Special Needs)......I am addicted to starting new projects......I am becoming a fabric-a-holic... I love to try out recipes... take a beach walk and breathe in that salty blue air......love to have coffee...sip a glass of champagne......read a book......I am Queen of the Armchair and am inspired by all the wonderful blogs out there!!!

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Christmas Blessings 2008

If, as Herod, we fill our lives with things, and again with things; if we consider ourselves so unimportant that we must fill every moment of our lives with action, when will we have the time to make the long, slow journey across the desert as did the Magi? Or sit and watch the stars as did the shepherds? Or brood over the coming of the child as did Mary? For each one of us, there is a desert to travel. A star to discover. And a being within ourselves to bring to life....Author unknown

I came upon this quote in Sarah Ban Breathnach's Simple Abundance...I do think that we have our own desert to travel...and oh, how different the deserts are for each and every one of us!!!...And stars to discover...how wonderful and exciting!!! How this little piece just made me sit back with a few quiet reflective moments...before the last of the gift wrapping, house organizing, list checking, last minute baking...

I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year 2009. Thank You for all your visits and comments...it has been a real pleasure to get to know you!!! Many Christmas Blessings to each and every one of you...


14 comments:

chiara said...

I wish you a merry christmas and happy new year!! thank you
hugs

Millie said...

Dear Dzintra - just the loveliest post to remind us of the reason for the Season. Thank you for visiting The Laurel Hedge, I always love reading your kind, generous & insightful comments, they really do put smile on my face.

My warmest wishes to you for a happy & blessed Christmas with all your Darlings big & small & I really look forward to visiting your delightful blog again next year.
Your friend Millie ^_^

Sandi said...

Wishing you all a merry Christmas and a wonderful new year!

Fer said...

Merry Christmas Dzintra!

a good yarn said...

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas filled with the joy of spending time with loved ones.

Best wishes...Ann :)

Anonymous said...

Hello Dzintra,I wish you a Merry Merry Christmas.I enjoyed reading your last post.Regards Lyn

Susan McShannon-Monteith said...

Thank you so much for sharing that beautiful quote.
We certainly do have our own deserts to cross and I am happy that I have met you along the path.
May you and your family have a joyful Christmas and a great 2009.
xo Susan

Leslie Rubio said...

Dzintra-Thank you for sharing this lovely quote.
Merry Christmas to you and your family and blessings be abundant for you throughout the New Year.

Thank you for visiting my blog. Your star shines brightly!

xoxo
Leslie

Janet said...

You have a wonderful two weeks :) take good care and have fun making memories...*peace* Iris

Pamela said...

Thankyou for dropping by, may the New year bring us all peace and happiness. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

ceecee said...

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas Dzintra. It's nice to end the year knowing that there are new friendships to look forward to. All the best,
Catherine

Kimonos and Sushi(OLD BLOG) said...

Hello Dzintra, I am back and now ready to tackle what ever comes my way this next few weeks. I hope that you had a most enjoyable day yesterday with your family.Talk Soon
Andrea:)

vosgesparis said...

hope you had a good Christmas and I wish you all the best and health for the new year

Christine Crocker said...

what a wonderful Christmas you and your dear family shared.
I love seeing everyone having such a nice time together, don't you?
many blessings to you and your family,
with love from your friend on Deerfield Farm,
Christine

Welcome To My World

Hello, my name is Dzintra Ingrid ... have been known as Ingrid and since our Sea Change I have started to use Dzintra ... pronounced without the D ... (but still known as Ingrid, I know, it's confusing ...)

Welcome to my world ... a journal of our Sea Change ... Mum to three wonderful children ... bringing up a daughter with a disability and seeing life through her eyes ... being a new Nanna ... photos ... inspiring quotes ... taking on a cookery course ... the odd recipe ... and trying to get some stitching done amongst all this ...