Winter sunday in Medjugorje!

Praised be Jesus and Mary!
Winter brings a lot of joy to our family. It is time we can share together. No more long hours in the shop, welcome long hours at home with family. Although we are still planning to work on several items and prepare as much as possible for the next season.
We have some local artist (mostly "ex community" )engaged with icons and paintings, some with carvings.  Of course Emanuel is painting too, and I will do cards, candles and more worry stones. All this with the help of God will be ready by the Easter time, when we go full hours in the shop.
I have some dates already reserved for my pilgrim groups and I got involved with Volunteers International Canada So it seams time ahead will be interesting as always.
This time gives me an opportunity to work more on our web site. I am hoping for the new shop online, as soon as our banks(just any BiH bank)  accept to deal internet business. SO far, no luck there.
My inbox is getting full with different articles about Medjugorje. Thank you for your mails , it is all very interesting. I see that a visit of the Austrian Cardinal brought a LOT of interest from various sides. As it seams everybody has an opinion on it, so I will just say nothing :-)
Also would like to some who were very thankful in getting more covering for our site. It is greatly appreciated.
I have added a gadget from our Italian friend, you have ALL the messages and it is multilingual..and it has search engine inside ....great job Daniel, Grazie !

In Medjugorje is very cold, though some pilgrims still arriving each weekend from all over the world. Most of the shops and restaurants are closed for the winter or working shortened hours. Church is still full every night with lines of people for confession Boys from Cenacolo took down all the materials used for Nativity Live, and now all is just so peaceful.  I enjoy it very much. So would you, I am sure.

God bless you all!
Anita