My 2015 Highlights

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Coco

This year is quickly coming to an end, and while I already am making plans for 2016, I don’t want to let 2015 get away without taking time to look back and reflect on the fun and frustrations of the past 12 months.

2015 Highlights
I’m joining the Weekly Wrap link up hosted by Holly at HoHo Runs and Tricia at MissSippiPiddlin, but instead of recapping my week, I’m recapping my year. 😉 Continue reading →

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Let Us Go To Bethlehem

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Coco

Merry Christmas! Yes, I know Christmas was a few days ago, but in the church calendar Christmas Day marks the beginning of the Christmas season, not the end. I was reminded of this during our Christmas Eve service, which included a Gospel reading from Luke 2: 1-15.

Christmas Candlelight

Singing Silent Night by candlelight.
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My AdventWord Global Advent Calendar

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Coco

Merry Christmas!

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I’ve always loved advent calendars, and this year I participated in the Global Advent Calendar sponsored by the Society of Saint John the Evangelist on Instagram using the hashtag AdventWord. Each day had a different word and devotional readings to go with it. I enjoyed choosing my own images and seeing how others interpreted the word and were celebrating the season. I hope you enjoy my contributions!   Continue reading →

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Making My List

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Coco

It’s three or four days until Christmas–depending on how you count and when you celebrate–and I’ve still got a to-do list as long as Santa’s. Instead of stressing over it, I am committed to doing what I can and accepting that it will be enough. Making My List

I still have three solid days’ worth of work I’d like to get done, but I think I will have to leave work early on Wednesday to take care of other things–like getting our to Honeybaked Ham and/or taking my son Christmas shopping. Continue reading →

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December Runfessions–Not Too Naughty

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Coco

I’m a bit nervous sharing my runfessions right before Christmas because I don’t want Santa to put me on his “naughty” list, but maybe he will give me credit for coming clean.

Runfessions

Runfessions: Cleanse your sweaty soul (or soles) by posting your run- gym- and swimfessions on your blog and join the link up hosted by Marcia at Marcia’s Healthy Slice.

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