Scarlet Robe Creations

The perfect add for my most recent book; An Advent Journey This is the best promotion I could receive. The book was sitting on the coffee table, where his mom left it after reading a couple poems, C.J. decided to check it out. He's probably wondering where the pictures are. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Donald-P.-James-Jr./author

Just a thought and a prayer in a moment of early morning reflection. ~ Lord remind us, in the depths of our hearts, when a child is welcomed into the world there is potential for the world to become a better place.  Potential that this one life, wanted, desired, prayed for, a life given to the embrace of a loving family, might offer this world  the goodness he has received.   Photo by Ashlee M Konow copyright 2017 - Donald P James Jr.

As 2016 begins to fade into a memory,  I wanted to give thanks to our Lord for the best gift my family received this year. This little guy came into our lives on October 2nd, and we are blessed.  ~ On the fourth week of Advent we were accompanied while practicing Christmas songs at church. He looks quite content in his gramma's arms.

A Moment of grace, my grandchild snuggling up against my shoulder, two weeks old, seeking security in a world new to his senses. My mind is separated from every conversation in the room, the chatter of life that will move on tomorrow and the day after. My thoughts, focusing on his breath against my neck. For this moment and the moments that follow, I am a grandfather... and little else matters... when we allow the Lord's grace to enfold us. copyright 2016 - Donald P James Jr 

Today I am blessed by tiny hands and delicate feet. I can't help but wait for eyes to open from sleep, squinting into the newness of life. I find myself humming hymns dear to my heart, songs I sang to his mother when she was his size. Thank you Lord for the gifts you bring into the world, to be cared for by loving parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Thank you for gifting C.J. to our family. copyright 2016 - Donald P James Jr Below is the hymn hummed that is dear to my heart