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Sunday, December 17, 2023

DAY 17 -- ADVENT 2023

 

Caroling, caroling now we go
Christmas bells are ringing
Caroling, caroling through the snow

Christmas bells are ringing
Joyous voices sweet and clear
Sing the sad of heart to cheer

[Song by Wilha Hutson; recorded by Nat King Cole, 1954]

 



Ina's heart was sad. How she wished that she would look out the window and see Vance coming through the gate! Shirley was plunking out Christmas carols on the piano, making Ina’s heart all the sadder. Vance would not be home for Christmas, but she would see him again. In fact, she resolved right then to get on the train this winter and visit him. Yes, she would spend a month with Vance. He needed her, whether he knew it or not. 



For now, she mustn’t let on that Shirley’s carols had brought a flood of memories too difficult to bear. What could she do? Ah! – to the kitchen to bake! Just the thing! 

Coming in from the barn, Jack was surprised to find fresh gingersnaps on a Sunday afternoon, but looking at Ina’s face, he knew better than to question her. KW

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