I am relishing this holiday.
Each joyful moment and smile.
The small things feel the best.
The sugar plum things.
Notes from old friends.
{I did get a few "brisk" notes from people whom I did not contact last year.
They did not know I was fighting a breast cancer battle and felt hurt that they did not get a holiday greeting. Really?}
The food this year made me happy. {of course}
Everything from Thanksgiving at our favorite restaurant in Paris,
to Nutella crepes on the street,
to coming home where both of my daughters were baking
and
enjoying the process.
Decorations of 2013 inspired me.
Color, line and form shouted at me to paint! Paint!
A DSM dinner,
where each of Larry's co-workers joined us for dinner
at Marcus Cafe.
It was a good evening, filled with laughter and kindness.
I enjoyed it very much.
Christmas eve breakfast with the Family.
Each year we meet for breakfast on Christmas Eve.
Then we all shop a little together..hug and go home.
I love that breakfast.
Christmas morning is at Lauren's house.
Thinking of this makes me laugh out loud.
This year was great.
Between all of these things were birthday dinners for Larry.
Small parties and dinners here at the cottage.
Babysitting for Matilda.
Recovering from jet lag.....I still have 100 Paris fotos to post.
This list could go on forever.
I have thought about this for awhile.
Because for years,
I found Christmas to be the one overbearing holiday
filled with to much fluff and not enough Christ.
You might have noticed that I did not mention Faith
in the above post...
It is because,
the blessed holiday this year, is because of my faith.
The joyful attitude of being content and blessed
is a gift given to me.
Being ill with something frightening {cancer}
is a milestone for any person.
It is then you move forward in your life
loving and embracing each and every sugar plum that comes your way.
Did you ever have a milestone in your life?
Did it help you become more content?
I am happy.
I am content.
Bring on 2014!
Love you so much.
Me
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