Comfort and Joy, and Jubal

Hello Friend,

Come in, come in. I’ve been waiting for this little visit.

Yes, it is looking Christmassy in here isn’t it? Truth be told, I haven’t put out as many Christmas decorations as I normally would, but there are corners that sparkle. And they do bring me comfort and joy.

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Now, have a seat right here while I pour. Help yourself to cream and sugar, and please, try these beautiful Christmas chocolates. Aren’t they the prettiest things? Delicious too. I’ve been saving them for you.

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I have been having so much fun this week. You know, The Cowboy and I can’t be with our grandchildren this Christmas, but I came up with a way, quite out of the blue, to keep in touch with them every day.

A few weeks ago, The Cowboy gave me a long-legged snowman to add to my collection. I absolutely love snowmen. They’re so jolly. Well, one day as I sat looking at him sitting on the little chair usually reserved for a beloved little person, I decided to bring the snowman to life.

I named him, gave him a pet reindeer and began his adventures.

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This is Jubal, and his pet reindeer, Reggie. Jubal is very curious and has been exploring my house. Every day I find Jubal somewhere new. I take photos of him and send those, along with a little story about Jubal’s daily adventure, to our daughters, who read it to the kids. Jubal has quite the adventures!

One day I arrived just as Jubal was trying to get in the hot tub. Thankfully, Reggie was smart enough to know he shouldn’t do such a thing, and was holding him back by the seat of his pants until I got there. As Sweetie read the story to her sons, and got to the part where I ask, “Do you know what would happen if a snowman got into a tub of hot water?” Bright’s eyes grew as big as saucers.

Another day, Jubal found my display of framed photos of the grandkids. “Can they be my friends?” Jubal asked. “Yep,” responded Little Munch immediately upon hearing.

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I have found Jubal at the dining table with coloured markers and papers everywhere as he busily wrote letters to his new friends. I’ve found him in the truck, waiting to deliver Christmas presents. He’s been in my study, reading one of the kids’ favourite books …

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… and once, I found him stuck in Gramps’s Christmas stocking.

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Every day’s story ends with Check back tomorrow to see what Jubal does next. It has kept this grandma busy, I can tell you, but it’s fun and rewarding to hear the kids’ responses, and have them call to tell me what they think Jubal will do next. I understand they’ve mailed letters to Jubal. We can’t wait to receive them.

Speaking of which, God bless the young post office clerk who allowed me to photograph him yesterday, accepting from Jubal the letters written at the dining table. As I was leaving he said, “Have a great day … what am I saying, you’re already having a great day!” He was such a good sport.

And he was right, my days have been great – filled with comfort and joy as I pivot from inner disappointment to outward fruitfulness.

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Thanks for visiting today, I’ve enjoyed sharing Jubal’s adventures with you. Stay safe out there, and see you next time.

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Feature Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay