"Christmas is not a time or season, but a state of mind.
To cherish peace and goodwill,
to be plenteous in mercy,
is to have the real spirit of Christmas."
~Calvin Coolidge~
Yesterday, we decorated the cottage.
Twinkle lights, Santas and snowmen.
Libby watched with interest from the love seat.
She seemed to enjoy the process.
Christmas Spirit.
How on earth did I lose it a few years ago?
But I did.
My hands clinched, my eyes watered.
Christmas music did not play in our house.
I did not cook.
We stopped having our annual Holiday Party.
I went into auto-pilot for the month of December.
I held the holiday accountable for the actions of certain people.
How absolutely idiotic is THAT?
It took me a few years to realize...but
now, I live life on my terms.
Please do not misunderstand.
The past journey taught me priceless lessons.
I am thankful for that.
Yesterday,the cottage became my holiday retreat again.
Plans to celebrate Larry's birthday.
A Holiday Cocktail Party with our best of best friends.
Christmas eve Champagne, by the tree.
***
I send you love and good thoughts.
Whatever is happening in your life this year,
never, never forget how wonderful you are.
Love you beyond the twinkle lights!
(call me if you need me)
Love, love, love you.
Me
2 comments:
I know exactly what you mean- about losing the Christmas Spirit. But I have mine! Unfortunately, you should have seen the Charlie Brown tree my husband put up last year. Things are about to change...
I am glad you got the Christmas spirit back. I hope you are feeling better today. Do you have a pattern for a hat for kids that looks like a scok monkey? I am looking for one.
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