I've obviously been busy since Christmas has now passed and I'm just finding time to come back to my new blog. The holiday was good, busy and hectic and thankfully over. Now it's time to get back to Life and the demands it holds day to day.
The best part of the holiday weekend was our time with Scott, Brandy and Jason, and of course our grandsons. Scott and sister Robbin went to the Christmas Eve candlelight service and that was a blessing to me also. It was good to have them there with us. The service was good and I enjoy taking the time to remember the meaning of Christ at this special time of year.
After church, the evening at my mother-in-law's was pretty neat too. It was the first time in many years that the entire family was all there at one time. There are 41 of us with all of the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; plus Dean's new husband and his family! It was chaotic, but fun and I always enjoy that Christmas tradition.
My family was here on Christmas day for a short time. It seems they come and go so quickly, and there never is enough time to just sit and visit. Everyone always has so many other places to go. They are here and gone too fast! I'm thinking about suggesting we do our family gathering on a different day next year if we can work it out and they all agree.
I had plans this year to start a new tradition of reading the Christmas story before we all got into the food and presents, but with all of the commotion and people trying to get here and being in and out; we didn't even remember to have prayer before we ate! I regretted not being able to do that, and felt like we forgot the most important thing! Next year has to be different! I still miss the day we used to spend with my father before he passed away. He has certainly been on my mind this week. How I would love to sit down and talk with him again. I have learned so much in the years since he has been gone that I could talk with him about.
I have spent a quiet day today, enjoying the quiet with nobody home but me today. I needed the opportunity to sleep in and spend some down time. Tomorrow is supposed to be un-seasonally warm and I hope to get the chance to enjoy a brief break in the cold weather for a little while. I think we may have to get our bikes out for a while! How refreshing!
