We had a wonderful turnout for Joe's retirement party. It was great to see so many people take time out of their busy holiday schedule's to share with us. Food was great, but the fellowship was better. Now that it is over, I can sit back and rest. I slept like a baby Saturday night. I didn't have to worry about getting anything baked, did I get enough food...and on and on. Was wonderful. So far it has been a few days since I have even cleaned house. I am past the trips, past the ceremony, past the move and past the party...now I can relax. Thank heavens for small things. Now on to enjoying life.
We had quite a discussion on Sunday evening at church about what Christmas is all about. While I celebrate the usual Christmas hoopla, I find each year that it is different for me than it used to be. I have come to the conclusion that as parents when our children are small that we love the holidays. At least Joe and I did. Now, it is different. I love Christmas but for reasons other than the excitement in their eyes and all that. I love Christmas for the feeling of family. I did not share any stories the other night but the one that comes to mind for me is when my father took my brothers and went to Tionesta while we were at midnight mass Christmas eve. That was the worst Christmas ever. Every year I think on that and every year I vow to make sure that we make Christmas about enjoying our families and those we have around us. Justin won't be home this year for Christmas. I am saddened that he can't come home but, I know he will be spending the holiday with his Uncle and Lisa. He will be loved and taken care of. Go home with a full belly and still feel a sense of "family." I will miss him but he lives in my heart and I know he knows that.
In all that rambling, I don't think that I wrote what is on my heart but, only a small inkling. I pray that my life is a reflection of the love of God in all I do and say. After all, if He can love me and all my short comings, then the least I can do is try my best to be positive in all I do and say.
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