Thanks! I will you both a wonderful holiday as well!
I think I'm finally done the decorating and wrapping. Almost all the specialty food is done (except the shrimp dip which I'll be doing shortly). We have invited a lot of new friends here this afternoon for a holiday get together. Many have gone to the city so it won't be big. But a couple of people told us they will be pleased to come over so we look forward to getting to know some of our new townsfolk better.
I sent out photo greetings this year of the whole FAM DAMILY in our pjs from last Christmas in front of the fire. I decided to send them as well to Ryan's doctors who saved his life and the lawyers who helped him attain the funds for nursing care. We have not been in touch for a LONG time. I wanted to tell them about our move.
I got a call a couple of days ago from one of the lawyers. We had been in court for about 10 years together. He was just thrilled to hear about Ryan's thriving life. That is what he worked so hard to help us with. Then - I got a card from Ryan's paediatrician. Now retired from the hospital but practising every summer in Ghana. It was a small gesture to send them an update but it did my heart good to hear back from them.
And we just learned of a long standing tradition in our little village. Santa rides around town on Christmas Eve on a Fire Truck! And everyone tailgates along the route. LOL! I LOVE this place!!!
Brandon arrived last night from the city. He took the bus and I picked him up in town. (not to be confused with our village - it is 20 min away - the bus does not come here). Josh cooked a lovely dinner while I was off to get him and do some last minute grocery shopping and bought a huge climbing tower for the kitties from Santa.
Ashley has to work today in Niagara. She is driving up tonight and will arrive around 10. Wont' make it to our party but tommorrow will just be family time.
I wish every one of you a joyous, warm and loving holiday. Remember that despite all the things that are wrong in your world - there is a multitude of things that are right. Hold those you love close to you and rise above the negativity. Forge new traditions but keep those most dear to you.
