Saturday, December 12, 2009

Christmas Cheer

For the last five or so years, I have dreaded this holiday known as Christmas. But this year....I don't have an explanation, I just feel different. I don't feel beat down by the weather, the loss of loved ones, and the lack of money...I am full of hope and happiness. We put all the decorations out and my husband even put lights on the outside of the house. I plug in the Christmas tree every chance I get, even during the middle of the day, just to see the lights shine. I have my cards ready for the mail...I am ready to bake the cookies and make the Scrabble, all traditional family recipes.

God. God has blessed us with family, health, love, and the ability to give to one another. We must believe that he provides for us, in a way that keeps us humble, helping us to stay real, alive, loved. Share a smile with a friend. Laugh until the tears erupt from your eyes and your ribs hurt...

Bless all who live, breath, love, loss, passed in and out of my life.

Happy Holidays....