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We live much of life amid unique choices. Joy is anchored in The One beyond our life. |
"Failures, repeated failures, are finger posts on the road to achievement. One fails forward toward success." C. S. Lewis "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." C. S. Lewis “I have come home at last! This is my real country! I belong here. This is the land I have been looking for all my life, though I never knew it till now... Come further up, come further in!” ― C.S. Lewis, The Last Battle https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1059917-the-last-battle “The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say.” J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” J.R.R. Tolkien |
Carbo-loading reindeer team, pressing Santa's jolly suit, stuffing bears, and sowing seams, testing horns, that loudly toot. "Santa's trip is almost here! Shine up Rudolph's glowing nose! Compute the route, that's free and clear! Smooth the treads before he goes!" Toys are packed, but still, there's more working elves around the clock. Bits and pieces line the floor. The spelling elves, now sign each sock. His frequent flyer miles are full, 'til Christmas 3095, but Mama Claus still has some pull to keep him home their Joy to thrive. "But that must wait. Tomorrow night is on the schedule as you know. Yet, when I'm back by morning light, we'll snuggle on the couch I trow." "Let's snuggle, now. The wind, it bites throughout all North America. Just hold me close. Yes, really tight, and take me soon to Florida." The final task is supper time to tighten his wide, rugged belt, then final sleep in thoughts sublime. His looks to her, her heart still melts. by Jay O’Toole on December 23rd, 2022 |