Wendy C. Brawley
Publisher

wbrawley@imarawoman.com

Home for the Holidays!

It’s here, the holiday season. If you’re like me you’ll spend a good bit of your time in the kitchen preparing those special holiday meals that earn you extra kisses and hugs from the family.

The holidays are precious for so many reasons in our home. I’ve long gotten over the excitement of giving and receiving gifts. Now, I am more focused on reflecting on all that our family has been through the past year and how grateful and blessed we are to have made it.

More and more the holidays are becoming, for me, a time of thankfulness. I must admit I enjoy Thanksgiving most because the family is usually always together for a family dinner. It’s simple, fun-filled and seldom changes from year to year. It begins in prayer and each one, young and old, tells what we are most thankful for.  Our prayers of thanks provide a window into the hearts of each family member gathered in the prayer circle, and creates a lasting memory of what being home for the holidays is really all about.   

In this issue of IMARA Woman magazine, we share stories of families’ cherished memories of home during the holidays. (p. 12) We also offer some advice to parents on what matters most to children during the holidays and all year long. (p. 18) And we’ve got a few holiday entertaining tips that will help you make the most of your holiday meals and time with family and friends without putting on those extra pounds (p. 28) or stressing yourself out. (p. 30)

Remember, the reason for the season as you celebrate the holidays. And whether you’re able to make it home to be with family and friends or not this holiday season, remember that home is where the heart is and, your memories of home will see you through.

From our family to yours, we wish you a holiday season of love and peace and a new year filled with good health and prosperity.

Be blessed!

Wendy C. Brawley