Merry Christmas 2010

I hope you will forgive me if I brag for just a moment.  These are my five special angels - those five kids that I keep talking about when we are working!  But I am so blessed by these GRAND kids and I just wanted to share their Christmas picture with you too.  Standing (left) is Eric, Laurel, Luke; kneeling on left is Gregory, Jacob (on right).  These five are my daily blessing.

"And lo, the angel of the Lord came on them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them.  And they were grievously afraid.  And the angel said to them, "Do not fear.  For behold, I give to you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people."  Luke 2:9-10

Through fears and anxieties that surround us, may we recognize that, just as the angel came from outside the world to those shepherds 2000 years ago, these words speak from eternity to all of us.  May God's blessings be upon you all.  Merry Christmas to all Tombstoners!

Warmth and work

We are back at the Special Collections library (currently at the Main library) again since it is getting cold.  Some mornings are in the low 40's and that is too cold to be out writing.  But we were finished with San Jose de Armijo and had not started on Gate of Heaven so it is a great time to return to the library.

We pick right back up where we were 3 months ago, each with our own county and book.  We enjoy all being around the table, sharing stories, a few jokes and our common goal.  We even share a little candy, but don't tell the library that - it is strictly NO FOOD.

I am glad to see Wink back with us as working outside has been difficult for him.  Always a joy to have him at the table.  Gloria and Betty have lots to share with each other.  I am especially happy when Sharon, Diane and Barb join us as they have to drive long distances to the library.  And our world traveller, Lee, will join us again soon.

We will probably be working here until March but the weather could fool us and get warm in February.  We are in a warm La Nina weather pattern so we may get outside sooner rather than later.  But all of us enjoy being at the library for a change.