This was the meditation I gave for the Wabash Presbyterian Church's Women's Christmas Dinner. Perhaps it contains a message for you too.
As we take a moment for reflection, I'd like to begin with a story.
Allow me to introduce you to Mary Anne: Mary Anne is a typical Northwestern girl, of average intelligence and good looks. She enjoys nature and loves people, and she appreciates an eclectic variety of music, and of course, a good cup of coffee. And though she may grumble a little to herself when she's in a hurry, in general she's glad that she lives in an area where a quick trip to the grocery store can easily turn into an hour, or an hour and a half, because you're bound to run into someone you know. She's deeply rooted in the beauty and quirks of the culture of this region.
