Merry Christmas

Here I sit addressing Christmas Cards and wondering if they will get to their destination before Santa gets there. I know I meant to do this last week! I think I am done with the shopping (okay...can you ever be DONE shopping??) I have most of my gifts wrapped and have shipped most of the gifts that have to be shipped.

Christmas is officially almost here. My music is over and that makes me sad. We (the Community Festival Choir) preformed the Messiah on Saturday and the church choir had our Candlelight and Carols service on Sunday night so now there are no more rehearsals. That makes me sad. Of course a lot of things make me sad this time of year. I still miss Rick, every day every minute and the loss is magnified during the holidays. You have to look for the magic of Christmas and I do.

Today I boo hooed for an hour after Jason told me that his old cat "Pepe" had cancer that had spread throughout and that he would have to put him down this next week. Granted it has to be done. The final act of love from an owner that refuses to let him suffer. That doesnt really make it any easier. It will be one of the harder tasks that Jason has undertaken if he is as softhearted as his mom.

HOWEVER......I also have much joy this week too. I am the proud grandmother of another grandson. Jacob Ryan Dick was born into this world on Dec 13 and is now being spoiled rotten by his parents and 3 big sisters. I cant wait to spoil him too!
This was such a sudden surprise and blessing that Angie and Ryan were allowed to adopt this sweet baby. It is an incredible story and such a great Christmas present.

So...Merry Christmas to you and yours. Have a GREAT HOLIDAY!