Many Years of Christmas

December 14, 2020

Coronavirus Christmas

Be heartened, knowing that

right along with you

multitudes of others are holding on, too,

facing adversity with grit and grace

like so many bright search lights

sweeping the night sky

we silently signal strength to each other

and courage to persevere.

Cling stubbornly to the Light

wherever you find it.

For as surely as Christmas

lights up every December,

there is every reason to

HOPE.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

from Chuck & Penny

Chihuly’s “Icicle Creek Chandelier” was installed at
Sleeping Lady Resort in Leavenworth, WA in 1996

“Coronavirus Christmas”

December 11, 2019

Hope in Darkness

Take a step back, and just pause for a moment.

Rest your eyes on the lights of your tree, and let them become

All your small gestures of kindness this year. The doors

You held open, the times you reached out, your smiles and

Quiet noble good deeds. And all the ones you received.

Now see beyond your tree through the darkness

To your neighbor’s tree. And all the lights on all the trees

Inside and out, from Alaska to South Africa.

Let all that kindness and caring for friend, neighbor and stranger

Reassure you: There’s abundant reason to hope.
Light-years of hope.

When it’s dark outside, hold on to the light.

May your Christmas Be Merry and Very Bright!

From Chuck & Penny

"Hope in Darkness"

December 13, 2018

Candlelight

Like a hive of tiny bees

Making candlewax

There are many who brighten our lives

Rekindle our spirits

Light the way.

Because of you,

Family and friends,

Our Christmas glows

Especially bright

This year.

As flame ignites flame,

We wish you the same.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
from Chuck & Penny

“Candlelight”