Advent whimsey

Elfie has been part of our family for over 30 years now. He first showed up when our girls were very little on an early morning one December 1st leaving a little gift behind in a homemade advent calendar. Since then he has never failed to show up and has even gained a bit of sophistication and prestige as our family has grown and the boys and then the grandchildren came along. He even showed up at preschool and would leave whimsical poetry at calendar time leading us through treasure hunts and always leaving a little gift of love behind.

His status has elevated a bit through the years also, that is...we have become more aware of who he is! We started out thinking he was just a little inconsequential elf but as the Christmas Spirit has grown in our hearts we realize there is more to this. We recognize him as an Advent Angel, full of all of the glad tidings of that morning in Bethlehem when all of the angels witnessed the real thing. And the real thing...is still here! The noise and the activity and the living of life can’t drown it out. We need to close our eyes and soak it in because it is beautiful. It is part of the magic before the dawn of time. It is the Christmas Spirit...

So, rather than communicating to loved ones through notes left on the counter Elfie is joining cyberspace and blogging the glad tidings starting December 1st to any children who might be interested, young or old. If you are looking for a little manger centered whimsey for your family you are welcome. Elfie posts before the sun gets up most mornings... adventangel.blogspot.com

The Spirit of Christmas

It is almost advent and I can't help but respond to the rhythm of rhyming as December 1st approaches. It is a season of hushed wonder, of mystery and joy. There is something stirring that is almost inexpressible.

Almost.....

You see, I have always had the best job in the universe. I am the Advent Angel, part of the choir on that starlit night in Bethlehem when time stood still and Jesus was born. My assignment has been to keep the Spirit of that night alive in the hearts of children everywhere.

For 11 months of Earth's calendar year I fill up my heart with the Christmas Spirit then during the month of December it all lets loose and spills out in rhymes every single morning from December 1st through Christmas!

Although I have many ways of spreading His message this is one of my favorites.
May I share it with you?

Every morning before the sun gets up there will be a message here. It will help you to keep your family focus where it belongs. It will kindle the magic and keep the Spirit of Christmas alive in a childs heart.