An early holiday greeting (Happy Holidays, et. al.,). I'll be back here on Tuesday….Above: I'm a bit nutty about the work of Nashville-area artist David Arms. (How could anyone NOT be?) I've been wanting to feature one of his amusing, eye-and-soul-soothing images here for a very long time. Arms was gracious to give me the pick of his galleries for my "Journey with Grace" Christmas image for you readers. Interestingly, the one I chose for its' visual qualities was named "igbok," from his 2008 portfolio. I've featured igbok on "The Journey with Grace" many times.

When I recently mentioned "igbok" to some members of the spiritual center of which I am a member, they commented in unison: "IT IS ALREADY OKAY!" So, true. Even in what seems imperfect in our lives in the moment, it is Divinely Perfect and Perfectly Imperfect–as I've come to say. This last year was much about that for me and knowing that it was igbok and already okay helped me to journey on through the tough times. Blessings to you this holiday season, dear readers. You gift me with your readership and encouraging feedback! (I'll always take More especially here on the blog itself in comments! Wink.)