Merry Christmas And Happy New Year!

Hello all!

I am alive and well. And finally starting to feel much, much better. :) I am smiling more than I have in years, and truly feel that this will be a Merry Christmas for me at last! It's been about 4 years or so since I have felt that way, so I'm really feeling good about it.

I went to church with Mom and Dad this past weekend and overall enjoyed the service. The pastor was preaching on the Christmas story and did a nice job of comparing the Magi and the shepherds to us today. How some are seeking and some are just going about their daily lives. Some are wealthy and influential and some are poor and not respected.

I found it a bit ironic that in two thousand years....somethings never change. The wealthy and influential...can still take time off to go on trips, while the poor and downtrodden must work all through the holiday season. :)

I am looking forward to visiting with some friends this Christmas, going to Midnight Mass (the first I've attended without being a part of it!) and just relaxing some. Guess this year that makes me one of the wealthy and influential who can take time off! I hope that soon, taking time out to relax will be replaced by just being more relaxed, the way I was many years ago. And I am starting to believe....


It will be a Happy New Year!