CHRISTMAS 2019
Like one of the three kings, Spencer comes from afar, from the hill and four houses down. To see what is to be seen. To visit. A faithful visitor. Last year, he came on Christmas Eve and sat in the snow, so quietly coming down. So perfectly posed.........
A lot of people have asked about the quote on the Christmas card this year. I adapted if from a wonderful poem written by Sara Teasdale. I only used a minute portion.My favourite lines are the last two....... Here it is, in its original format:
CHRISTMAS CAROL by SARA TEASDALE (1911)
The kings they came from out the south, all dressed in ermine fine;
They bore Him gold and chrysoprase, and gifts of precious wine.
(chyrsoprase , in the New Testament, was a green precious jewel)
The shepherds came from out the north, their coats were brown and old;
They brought Him little new born lambs...they had not any gold.
The wise men came from out the east, and they were wrapped in white;
The star that led them all the way did glorify the night.
The angels came from heaven high, and they were clad with wings;
And lo, they brought a joyful song the host of heaven sings.
The kings they knocked upon the door, the wise men entered in,
The shepherds followed after them, to hear the song begin.
The angels sang through all the night
Until the rising sun,
But little Jesus fell asleep
Before the song was done...................
A Merry Christmas, one and all....
"These three remain. Faith, Hope and Love.But the greatest of these is Love. " (1 Cor 13)
Spencer and brother Smokey 2013
1st pic at Christmas time, together
Photographs 2019
Spencer and brother Smokey 2013 
Beautiful! Thanks for the joyful Christmas wishes.
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