Winter is here!

 God of creation, thank you for the beauty of winter- for snow, icy windowpanes, evergreen trees, warm coats, sledding, and hot cocoa. 

Let us enjoy Your creation in all its glory, this winter and always.

- Author Unknown

An Angel at Walmart

A tree in the Health Care Wing Craft Room

Yesterday, Charles went to Walmart to pick up gifts for some of the residents at Thorne Crest who don't have anyone to give them something for Christmas. As he was checking out, he chatted with the guy behind him in line. The person commented that it looked like I was buying a lot of gifts. Charles said since my wife and I don't have kids, we decided to buy gifts for some of the residents where he worked. When he went to pay, the man reached around Charles and put his credit card in and paid for everything!

Christmas comes to Albert Lea

Getting into the spirit of Christmas

Hot cocoa on a cold night

Santa & Mrs. Claus greet an admirer

A reindeer takes a break from the action

The Albert Lea Christmas Bazaar took place tonight downtown and we were able to take in a little bit of it. Lots of energy along Broadway despite the very cold weather and slippery roads and sidewalks!

Fun time in Albert Lea!

We joined members and friends of the Glenville UMC's United Women in Faith for a December lunch out at Pizza Ranch. The highlight was a fun-filled melodrama with lots of laughter and fellowship filling the time together!

One Year Ago...

One year ago today, we completed the trip from Colorado to our new home in Albert Lea, Minnesota. What an amazing experience this year has been!

A special treat

We are blessed to have a church family that shows its love in wonderful ways. Today, Roy G. presented us with a hand-made 28th anniversary gift!

In the Christmas mood

Wesley has been finding the garland on the fireplace mantel a great perch from which to enjoy the days leading up to Christmas!