While there probably won’t be any hooking at our house today, we do plan to put our feet, and seats, on some hooked and prodded mats as we gather in the dining room. There will be a fire in the fire place, even if we have to turn on the air conditioner. And, some of us will be sitting on a hooked rug, on the living room floor, as we gather round our tree. We have a relaxed day planned, with special people and special food, to help us celebrate this very special day.
However, I am not too busy with all those things to stop and say:
Best Wishes to you and your loved ones, with the hope of a blessed, Christ-filled, Christmas.
Gene & Marsha Shepherd

jaNetMN
December 25, 2009 at 7:50 am
Merry Christmas to you and your family Gene. I love the rugs in front of the fireplace. Would you care to tell us about it in an upcoming blog? They look very plush and comfy. Jan in snowbound Minnesota
Gene Shepherd
December 25, 2009 at 7:55 am
Dear Jan – That rug is just the thing for snowbound Minnesota. Will tell you all about it next week. Merry christmas. Gene
debby
December 25, 2009 at 10:02 am
Merry merry Christmas, Gene and Marsha! Love the Christmas scene. I have a fire going too, and no air conditioning necessary! LOVED your post yesterday. Will be looking forward to hearing about that beautiful rug next week. And, I am looking forward to your internet classes. Thanks again for all the hard work you do to inspire all of us throughout the year.
MizT
December 25, 2009 at 10:19 am
God has blessed us all in so many ways this year. I am thankful for this day to pause and remember His messages to us all. Sometimes I confess that I get busy and forget to thank Him. Life is good. Bless you, your family and your extraordinary circle of friends and admirers. Be healthy, be creative, be giving, and most of all be loved. Merry Christmas!
Lauri
alice
December 25, 2009 at 10:31 am
Merry Christmas to you and your family! Love the tree reflected in the mirror ~ it all looks so cozy!
Arline Keeling
December 25, 2009 at 10:44 am
There is no place like Home…………V. Sharmay
CherryStHooker
December 25, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Merry Christmas Gene, heath and home look cozy. Love your rug too. Can’t wait to hear about it. ~Anita
BillieJo
December 26, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Behind every good man is a good woman…love your home. Jo