Joyously Perfect

Tonight was a joyously perfect night. How I wish we could capture nights like this and live them over and over. We watched Little Women, a favorite of mine, while snacking on gingerbread cookies (thank you Kami) by a lovely and roaring fire. Then, we lit our advent candles and read a book from our little count down calender. I love being inspired by stories. Especially one's from different era's and those that have helped me build on my dreams since I was a little girl. I was a writer before I learned of Jo March but her character helped my passions seem more beautiful in my eyes. And I learned that it was ok that the average life made me restless. When I really longed to be more "normal" or content, I remembered that line from Little Women, "you have extraordinary talents, how can you expect to live an ordinary life?" That's not to say I am so spectacular, only that who I am as a person and the gifts God has blessed me with, have more often than not, placed me a little more on the eccentric side of life. I guess my point is that many of my favorite characters are right there with me, marching to that funky beat!

I'm very grateful for this beautiful and joyfully perfect Christmas night and all of the memorable characters that have touched my life in one way or another. Guess what? That includes you!