I've always been enamored of the Three Kings, also called the Three Wise Men or Magi. Maybe it goes back to the illustrated bible that Mom would read to us, or kind role they played in The Little Drummer Boy. Perhaps my fondness grew once I became a Ward, with a new family crest that has three crowns - significant since we have three children. Melchoir, Caspar, and Balthazar, who brought gifts of gold, frankicense and myrrh. They are magestic, and mysterious, and I love to explore the subject visually. I don't have photos of my journal pages right now, but here are some digital compositions.
This marks the end of the holiday season and after today we will start taking down all the decorations and the tree. Furniture can go back to its usual placement. I will miss seeing all our favorite things we carefully unwrap and display, but will take care to safely pack so we can enjoy when the year winds down again. Makes me sad that the neighborhood Christmas lights will start going dim. I love the brightness it brings to the dark nights. Here's to holding the light in our hearts all year. And here's to having candy canes around - a terrific remedy for a nauseous tummy. Stay well.
