Christmas Eve 2006, Lake Almanor Alone!

As I spent Christmas Eve by myself, I enjoyed much lovely music and programs while opening a present once in awhile.

Grazing delicious remnants of Dec 23 dinner, 

Trying to do Sudoko (not easy) and enjoying my gifts:

Goodies to eat: favorite chocolate and favorite licorice; 

Goodies to smell: favorite perfume and body cream; 

Goodies to read: two great new books; 

Goodies to hear: CD and Book; 

Goodies: beautiful watch, 

    3 precious dolls ( Nordic fairytale dolls), Beverage warmer.

Thank you family and friends for the wonderful gifts! The two new books I heartily recommend "Sperry Symposium Classics on The New Testament" which will be great for this next year as we study the New Testament. 

I told the Bishop I would be gone for about two months--so he may replace me as SS Teacher--we will see. I have had the job for almost two years and been gone a lot and Ron Martin has always taught when I was gone which I have appreciated so much. 

The second book I will use as my guide to "Where do I go from here?" in my life. It is by Stephen R. Covey, (a favorite of mine since the 70's) and is called "Everyday Greatness"--inspiration for a meaningful life.   And just as I was trying to figure out "what next?" How timely--Already delved into the first chapter and loved it, even cried (which I rarely do) and I heartily recommend it for the NEW YEAR as well as the above book. Merry Christmas all!