Health Trek Day 46

We ran out of temperature this morning. It is zero degrees out. A good day to stay inside and cuddle up with a good book. Dream On! I still have lots of preparations for Christmas but my Kindle is tempting me to stay in bed and just read. I have always loved to read and am so glad that I have been able to pass the gift of reading on to my kids and grandkids. I asked my Florida grandkids what they wanted for Christmas and they said a gift card for Borders so they could buy their favorite books. This is a real break through for my grandson who has special needs and reading has always been a challenge for him. He now is reading faster and better and actually enjoys it when he normally wants to spend all his time playing computer games. His parents have insisted that he read every day and they are now seeing the great results. So books are still the best gift you can give. TO give the gift of reading is a very good thing. I hope one day to have one of mine on all your shelves!
I must run and see if I can get through my long list of Christmas chores. Being an elf this time of year is not easy!
Rock On all!

Christmas Poem 2001

Ring the Bells

Bells are ringing in the square
Pure, sweet carols fill the air
Christmas time is surely here
But our hearts are filled with fear
When the Towers crashed and fell,
Life was for some a living Hell
The terrorists were all delighted
But we stood Tall and were United
Everywhere one chanced to roam
Flags appeared at work and home
Families, fragile and so dear
Longed to keep their loved ones near
Our Children sent to parts unknown
Fight a battle all alone
We fight a war we did not choose
A war we know we will not lose
Live must go on to prove to all
That cowards won't make our Nation fall
So Ring the Bells for Honor
Ring the bells for Pride
Ring with all the feelings
That you hold inside
Ring the Bells for Peace
And to keep us all from danger
Ring the Bells for Love
Of the Baby in the Manger

Judy Patt Hall
December 25, 2001