Dear Mary, I am just seeing this but am delighted and apologize for missing it before! I am longing to return to being cozy and writing away. This is my busiest month and you know why :). Thank you for being such a blessing!

Linda, You so inspire me! Thank you for taking time to ‘visit’ here. Me and this old cabin are better for it! You should see something on your end soon, too, from my antique desk. I pray this story holds special meaning for you. Love how you say you’re anticipating God’s greatest gift. Me, too. Love your beautiful attitude. God bless you and your precious family!

I’m chuckling remembering that conversation/emailing back and forth! Our cabin is just as tiny as ever lol but we would STILL welcome you with open arms!! However, I think your trip south with your sweet mom was much more on point and now we are celebrating that gorgeous book cover that is the wrapping for this Appalachian tale! Bound for my keeper shelf, I’m sure :). Just like TLaTL! Hope and pray this Christmas is extra special for you and your littles who are getting big. Bless you for taking time here, dear Joanne. <3

Laura, I absolutely loved the tour of your beautiful cabin. So many words came to mind when I was touring. Cozy, homey, inviting, delicious, and Kentucky. Of course there are more but you get the gist. I’ve been a little off track but this put me back to a better place. I’m fully anticipating God’s greatest Gift. I wish for you and yours a most blessed Christmas.

Dear Mary, Welcome and thank you! It is a place of peace and inspiration and I’m so very grateful given my parents’ failing health and this season of life. Only God could have given this place. Thank you for the gift of your presence and being a kindred, faithful reading spirit! So happy to celebrate this season and another release with you!

Mary

Love that you treasure those heirloom ornaments, too, Carissa. My birth stocking as I call it, is just about see through it’s so old and thin! But I do treasure it. Thinking of you and so thankful for you!

You and I are truly kindred spirits! Our cabin is so drafty that I rely on little woodstove-looking heaters, too, especially when I write. 🙂 Love and hugs right back to you!!

Dear Mandy, Thank you for your precious comments and more! It’s a joy to end another year with you and then welcome another – and a new book! God bless you and your loved ones this busy month, my friend!