Nature Sings 
“Majestically he stood on this cold, Christmas evening, his breath hanging heavily in the air. Frost coated the trees, turning their dark branches into sparkling jewels, while the snow was a silent carpet beneath my feet.
I dared not move, lest the beauty of the moment be spoiled. Instead, I stood motionless, daring not to breathe, drinking in every detail, searing this vision into my memory.
As I stood there, he raised his head to look at me, gazing curiously at this creature who dared to enter his kingdom. Sensing no danger, he returned to grazing on the few blades of frozen grass peeking from the snow.
Although I could have lingered for hours, I had places to go, family to see. Sadly I continued on my way. But even all these years later, I remember our encounter vividly – a memory to be treasured.”
I hope you are spending a wonderful day with family and friends. Kim and I are staying home starting new holiday traditions, since Brady was not able to come home for Christmas. It is our first Christmas without him. However, we have Muffy, Brody, Jackie and a new little boy, GQ, to share our day. Christmas dinner will be what my family always served for Christmas Eve – Potato Noodle Soup, served with homemade bread. Simple fare but wonderfully tasty. We will spend the afternoon snuggled up in front of the fire, dogs on our lap, watching Christmas movies and playing with the pup.
I hope you enjoyed today’s card created with the Nature Sings stamp set, along with the story. Please consider them my gifts to you, my friends. May you all be blessed with the gifts of joy, peace and love – and may you encounter the beauty of your own deer in the woods. Until next time…
I love the story!!!! By any chance did you write it?
Your card is outstanding and so vivid in details.
So you have new little guy? If you have mentioned him before I missed it. I am slowly catching up on emails.
Happy Belated Holidays!
Gorgeous card, I hope you had Merry Christmas and wish you a Happy new year. Can’t wait to see pictures of the new addition!
Gorgeous card!
Gorgeous card!
Merry Christmas and welcome GQ!
Stunning card!
Simply wonderful card and words.
What Christmas joy. A new puppy.
Can’t wait to see him.
Also, I bet the others welcomed him into the pack.
Karen
Beautiful card for the beautiful story!
Yes, when do we see a picture of the new guy on the block? Keep warm! Happy holidays!
Wonderful words Ann and a beautiful card. Awww, a new little fur baby, Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you! Sounds like a perfect day to me!
Merry Christmas, Ann to you and your family. Beautiful scene and love the text as well. I just looked out am seeing deer. What a pleasant view!
Absolutely incredible scene, details and prose!
Merry Christmas, A not K! Sounds like the Fish Family will have a similar very simple day!
Sorry, beautiful peaceful card also!
Thank you for sharing this sweet experience, Ann; we miss so many tender mercies our Father would have us enjoy because we are so caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Enjoy this wonderful time with Kim and your fur babies! Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy healthy 2018!
Hugs,
Pauline
LOVE LOVE LOVE this card and story …..pictures of the new little one? merry Christmas anne and family …..