And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
– Genesis 1:3
I have always considered myself an early riser so I can get my journaling and some writing done first thing before the clutter of the day takes over. But these dark mornings, especially when it’s raining, are getting me down.
At least I don’t need to get out and about until 7:30 to see the sunrise, which I appreciate greatly. But enough already with this darkness. Thankfully I don’t suffer from SAD, but I do appreciate light!
One of the loveliest things to see this time of year are the strings of Christmas lights on houses, trees, city streets, or even on a few cars!
I enjoy seeing the lights on our Christmas tree and on our menorah during Hanukkah, which has just come and gone for the year. The lights have always been my favorite part of Christmas. In the midst of the long, dark, and cold nights, the lights – twinkling or static, white or gold or green or red or whatever color – always cheer me up.
A couple of tractors getting in the festive mood.
It is so easy to get caught up in the flurry of things we feel we must get done before Christmas, or stressed over creating a ‘perfect’ holiday for our family or friends. The lights are a reminder to bring light and warmth and joy to those around me.
My menorah when not in a window.
A contest is a fun way to bring light to a gloomy day, don’t you think? Please forgive me for relying on Amazon gift cards so much, but I am out of gift ideas. Plus, the winner may wish to buy someone else a present. Also included, the winner may choose one of my signed novels.
Winner has three days to respond. US only, unless the winner is from Canada and is willing to take a Kindle and an E-gift card, which are always fun because they come so quickly!
I’m reading “Starting From Scatch”. Loving it !!!
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I love reading your posts. I loss my momma right before Christmas last year and I’m struggling to find joy this Christmas. I love seeing all the beautiful Christmas lights.. I love your books Kate and can’t wait to read this Christmas book.
I will make note to trite comments about losing your mother, Jackie. I miss mine every day.
I love your books. Thanks for the chance to win.
Have a wonderful week.
Thanks for letting me know you enjoy reading my books! Just what I needed to hear. Wishing you good luck in the giveaway!
Enjoy your books and like following your posts on Facebook.
Thanks so much, Joan!
All you’re books look great!!!
Music to my ears, Sarah! Thanks for your kind words.
Kate, how inspiring to catch this opportunity via the FB post. How exciting to see your books stacked up, too, in that photo. I was just thinking of ‘shoofly pie’ today and how I first tasted it when in Lancaster country years ago! 🙂
Hi Lynn! That shoofly pie sure sounds good.
Have not found any of your new books but have thoroughly enjoyed what I have read
Thanks, Pat! Follow me on Amazon to keep up with my writing or my Website, https://www.katelloyd.com/books/ .
All your books are delightful
More, more, more please!
Thanks, Rita! I am grateful for your encouragement.
What a great contest….hope to win but good luck to all….Have a Merry Christmas…. to all who may read this and espically Kate….
Wishing you the best of luck, Kris!
Kate, each time I read one of you posts with you sweet fur baby I think of my two sweet fur babies as well. The bring such joy to our life. I got my first baby after I lost my Mother three years ago, the holidays are a hard time for many and I pray all have a special someone to give them comfort during the season.
I love all your books! I haven’t read your most recent ones yet and I love hard copy books but do read from my phone kindle also! Enjoy your Christmas holidays Kate and family!
Thanks for your wonderful giveaway! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!
I need a few days on a warm sunny beach with one of your books in hand! <3
Merry Christmas to you and yours! Great giveaway. I haven’t read your latest book but I’m looking forward to reading it when I find it at the library.
Thank you always for your wonderful newsletter!!!!
I love your Amish book’s! I also enjoy your post & news letter’s. Merry Christmas!
I would love to win this!! I would love to have and read A LANCASTER FAMILY CHRISTMAS!!! My mother’s maiden name was Lancaster!! It would be so special to me!
Thanks so much for the chance and have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Your pictures of christmas lights are very pretty. I suspect that you took these pictures? Merry christmas to you and your family. I agree, winter can have many dark mornings…and early evenings. I always look forward to “the longest day of the year so that the days “start getting longer.” (That’s the way my mama’s generation termed it…so I still do.)
I enjoy your books.
I enjoyed your Christmas lights as well.
Happy Holidays
I have read all your novels, purchased some, also. Thanks for the great stories. I look forward to more!!
Fabulous giveaway! Love viewing all your photos on Facebook. Merry Christmas