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Christmas Tree

As we toured the Pythian Home for Children, we encountered many decorated trees within the home that were already set up for the holiday season.  This was one that had the most light around it so I was happy to make an image of it.  

There were decorated trees everywhere in the structure, and each one had a different theme.

They are beautiful.

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Flowers and retro Photo

This image  is from my files.  It's a photo of my mother and father, either just before they were married, or soon after.  The book is a journal my dad kept while he was in the service.  There's nothing emotional about the words in the journal, it's just a record of what was happening while he was stationed overseas.  He was not in a combat zone.  

They look so happy.  Sadly that didn't seem to last even though the marriage lasted.

I still have the journal.

My heart is grateful for:

the life I had growing up with two parents who loved me

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Decor

Kind of desperate for a photo for today.  It's beautiful outside right now, but will get much warmer as the day progresses.  Grabbed this shot on my patio.

My heart is grateful for:

the anticipation of my visit with a friend I haven't seen in 4 years

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Still Life

I had the chance to get into a large Baptist Church in downtown Abilene today.  There were about 5 of us who took advantage of the opportunity.  

The sanctuary is beautiful but as I was walking around the building, I came across this scene in the entryway.  

Today I'm thankful for:

the good weather and warm temps in the middle of winter