Happy New Year!
Oops! I’m late! I got caught up in UNdecorating. Lee and I are going out of town for our anniversary, and I don’t want to come back and have to do it. (I find it so depressing!) As I was undecorating, a song I once bought for the ensemble to sing eons ago came to mind. I don’t know if we ever performed it or not, but the words stuck with me. As we move from the Christmas season into a new year, my prayer is for the words of this song ring true for you in 2023.
After December Slips Away
The season comes but once a year
A gift of precious wonder
For all who hold it dear
But past the sights and colored lights
Lord, far beyond December
I will remember
After the carols fade away
After the Yule fire dies down
When there are no longer dreams to open and see
Because You are hope and joy and peace
Because You’re the only gift I need
In my heart the season will remain
After December slips away
Years ago beneath a tree
Fell the drops of crimson
That set the faithful free
The gift was life sent in love
Lord, far beyond December
I will remember
After the carols fade away
After the Yule fire dies down
When there are no longer dreams to open and see
Because You are hope and joy and peace
Because You’re the only gift I need
In my heart the season will remain
After December slips away
No matter how bright the glitter shines
No matter how many hopes come true
I know that all I have
Begins and ends with You
After the carols fade away
After the Yule fire dies down
When there are no longer dreams to open and see
Because You are hope and joy and peace
Because You’re the only gift I need
In my heart the season will remain
After December slips away
In my heart the season will remain
After December slips away
Let’s Shine Bright in 2023!
Tina