My friend Jennifer writes today for the Des Moines Register. Few can tell a story the way this one does, and today is no exception.
Go let your heart be warmed, in a cold Iowa field of all places. Stop by her place on your way.
Again, a merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. Thank you for being a part of my life this past year.
5 responses so far ↓
Nancy Kourmoulis // 2009/12/25 at 12:08 PM |
Lyla – I’ve noticed – Jennifer – She brings God into the midst of our daily lives, by sharing God in hers.
Thank you for so much over the last year!
Jennifer Lee // 2009/12/25 at 12:44 PM |
Lyla and Nancy,
You two …
You are both too kind and generous to me with your words here.
Merry Christmas to you both — you with the words that bless again and again, all the year through …
Love, Jennifer
Paul W // 2009/12/25 at 1:31 PM |
Jennifer:
I’ve gotten to know you through Lyla’s blog. Although I’m 2 long generations removed from farming (early 1900s), I feel that pull to the simpler life of the rural midwest. And while I’m not an Iowan I married into an Iowa family, some of whom are farming into the 4th generation. I know of where you speak.
I have so much enjoyed your posts during the year. Something I have gleaned from both your blog and Lyla’s is the obvious contributions that the two of you make and are making to your home congregations. Having spent most of my life worshiping and working in small churches, I know the importance of folks like you that bring so much to the life of the church. Small town and rural churches cannot survive without servants such as you.
Keep up the good work.
Merry Christmas and have a terrific New Year.
God Bless
Paul W
Deb // 2009/12/26 at 4:32 PM |
Lyla,
You and Jennifer.
Two gifted writers.
My privilege to follow.
Jennifer@More Than Adam's Rib // 2009/12/26 at 10:05 PM |
A belated Merry Christmas, Lyla. May the spirit of Christmas shine brightly in your heart throughout the year. I’m blessed to follow both you and Jennifer.