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So, I was showing off the beautiful copy of The Message I received as a gift for Christmas to some of the parishioners at prayer meeting tonight.

I was so excited to get it, because I'd been wanting a copy for awhile. I was even impressed that I had received the soft "leather" cover -- with my name imprinted.

Look close--you can see it--and you can also see what I saw tonight (LOL).

Even so, What a treat for a gift, and the message in The Message is still the best!

. . . And when one of your deacons etches grave markers you find something like this under your tree. And you cry because you know how much they love you. And you are thankful again that God knows what He's doing when he moves you from one place to another.

Merry Christmas everyone, and may you be as loved as this humble preacher!

Some of you will recall that the Blushing Bride and I found similar gifts for our Copper Anniversary. We don't think that will happen again, but I thought I'd share with you our Brass gifts for year eight.

I stumbled upon this possibility and was able to keep it secret from her until this morning.

I must say that the Blushing Bride did well in looking for something that said "I love you" in brass. We have collected candlesticks since we wed eight years ago. She found this candle holder and a nifty snuffer to go with.

I also made some snide remark about it being our brass anniversary, and so did she get me a brass door knocker? At the bottom of the gift bag I found this (she bought it before the remark, I must say). Now I just have to find the perfect place for it.

Ya'll have a good one, and a happy thanksgiving to boot.