Love gift

It was a pie for the patriarch this Christmas as daughter Kirsten took another step in the refinement of her baking skills. Dad was the fortunate recipient of this gift, a lemon meringue pie that I determined to be fit for a photograph. My banana cream pie, also gorgeous, fell from “portrait eligibiity” after I jumped on the first slice. There have been many tasty treats, but as always, the real pleasure of the holiday has been the opportunity to worship and spend time with family and friends. His is the ultimate “Christmas presence,” the gift from a loving father whose desire is to spend eternity with all of his children. Merry Christmas!