We explored this Mission city two days after Christmas as our "local" Mission canceled "Capistrano Lights." A friend described SB as "somewhere left of Stalin," and based on Shoreline Park's sidewalk graffiti, that's true. However, California's coastline is still some of the most beautiful land in the world; and we feel blessed to be so close to it!
have seen a great light;
Upon those who lived in a land of gloom a light has shone. -Isaiah 9:1-2
Sweet Pea woke up shouting this to the siblings. And we also discovered -- happily -- that we have a poinsettia plant in our yard.
We possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. -2 Peter 1:19
5:15pm
We heard a strange sound in the sky above, like a very close, slow helicopter. This thing was huge, though I'm told the WWII blimps were 4x this size. Regardless, it's much larger than the inflatables outside of the tire shops. Haha.
"Everyone who listens to these words of mind and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house solidly on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock."
-Matt. 7:24-25 (Today's Gospel)
He is growing nicely. His vocabulary is expanding. He says his big sister's name, Pop Pop, Dada, and Mama. One time he said "orange juice" and pointed to it.
Our feast included:
Smoked Turkey by DH
Sweet & Sour and Tangy Barbecue Sauces
Sweet Potato Fries
Glazed Carrots
Herbed Green Beans
Mac n Cheese
Kings Hawaiian Rolls
Butter
Dutch Apple, Pumpkin, & Pecan Pies
Whipped Cream
