Saturday, December 22, 2012

International Island Christmas

We spent a lovely Christmas at the Eheler’s house, with a great international gathering. There were families from America, Canada, the UK, and of course, the Philippines. So, along with a Christmas turkey, a smoked ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, candied carrots, dinner rolls, stuffing, cranberry sauce, bean and pasta salads and the rest, we had freshly sliced pineapples, cantaloupe, a tomato cucumber salad, and English gravy. Dessert consisted of a Filipino coconut salad, holiday and shortbread cookies, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and British custard, imported from the UK, served with tea and coffee.

It was a wonderful way to spend Christmas, united by the Spirit of Christ. We ate, fellowshipped, ate some more, took pictures, nibbled a bit, played some games, sipped on our hot drinks, conversed, and watched ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas.’ Laughter and good conversation were the order of the day, and of course, delicious food abounded. It is hard to feel lonely when you are surrounded by such a wunnerful group of individuals.

We love you all, and wish you all a very special New Year! Grace and peace, Kels for both

originally published on December 28, 2011



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