The Christmas Season
Its been a very busy month for me, both my daughter and father were in the hospital at the same time, on the same floor of the hospital. There have been many issues to deal with regarding my Dads failing health that have kept me a bit stressed and very busy seeking the resources he needs in order to stay in his apartment as is his wish.
Christmas eve, there were four generations at my table, ages 2-95. I felt so blessed, so full of this love that spanned the generations. We laughed, we ate, we shared fond memories and complained a bit about the very warm weather. It always feels a bit "wrong" to have windows and doors open on Christmas eve. We all like that winter feel of the season. Warm sweaters, hats and gloves. Warm puffs of air kissing the dark cold night as we say goodnight to one another at the door. As the evening came to an end, with the little ones anxious to go to bed so Santa could come, I gathered all 5 grandchildren around me and read, "Twas The Night Before Christmas" to them, hardly glancing at the words as I so long ago memorized this wonderful poem. I felt so full of love, so full of hope, and so delighted that we could all be together.
So, this morning, as I ate my breakfast, smiling at the words that go round the tea cup, I felt a bit sad that the holidays are over for another year.
On January 2nd, I will start making presents for next Christmas, filling my special red hat box with socks, hats, hand made sheep, deer and bunnies. Life is good.
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