I decorated the house for Christmas today.
It snowed a little bit, so it felt right to dive right in.
This weekend we’ll have cookie day with the grandkids. Cookie day and Christmas Eve are my absolute favorite days of the holidays.
Time surrounded by my kids, their spouses and grandkids mean so much to me. I doubt they know just how much it really means to me.
As a child, our home was always filled with family and friends on Christmas Eve. My mother loved hosting the party. I think that’s what instilled in me the love of hosting Christmas Eve.
At my folks’ house no one was turned away. There was always room for one more. Everyone was welcome.
As we became teens, friends of me and my sister Ann always came by for Christmas treats. They knew they were welcome there.
These last few weeks have been stressful as we address health issues with my husband Tom. Through it all we have held tight to faith. It is a season of miracles and repeatedly we have seen the path cleared before us. Prayers for Tom and our family are appreciated.
There is light at the end of the tunnel. God is good.
The next few weeks we will continue to prepare for the holidays. First and foremost, let’s remember the reason for the season. It’s not about presents or Santa. It’s about love, family and the birth of a boy child in a manager.
Life is good today.