I think the next few days for all of us will be filled with either cozy, relaxing enjoyment, or in flurry. In my case it will be flurry. I have never been so behind in my preparations for Christmas. I am embarrassed to say that I still have a little shopping to do and, if a miracle happens, a little baking. We are "doing" Christmas at my daughter's house this year. It is the first time it hasn't been at my house. She is just down the road but it occured to me yesterday that all the presents I have been wrapping and putting under the tree upstairs, will need to be hauled down the stairs and out to the car. Oh my gosh, and my knees are hurting, probably because of all this rain. My sister and her family will arrive tomorrow from Tuscaloosa (Roll Tide!)and so I am making beds tonight to accomodate them.
That being said, I wanted to tell all of you how much fun I have had the last few months getting to know you. It truly is like a family here. I have had so many laughs. To get to know your personalities through your words has been a wonderful experience. We are a diverse group of people and it is so nice to see diversity at it's best. There aren't many places where people can disagree so passionately and still care about each other. And there aren't that many places where you can feel the support and compassion that you get here.
I wish for all of you a Merry Christmas or a Happy Holiday. And I hope everyone will enjoy a happy and healthy New Year.
Debbie and Luke