We again find ourselves waiting for Christmas. That magical day when all seems right with the world, all is calm and all is at peace. If only for a brief moment this peace can fill your being and warms your heart.
The past several years I have had the good fortune to spend my Christmas with five others who also enjoy laughter and the company of each other. We all have something to contribute to the small clan that is this family and as we grow and change my hope is to maintain the closeness that we share.
After a dinner of lamb with chipotle sauce, salad and Spanish corn we spent time opening gifts. We had drawn names back in November for the person we were to make a gift for, something from the heart, something handmade. For the most part we stuck to this plan, and the gifts that were produced will be remembered for all time. The sock puppets, the puppet stage and Grandma's Puppet Play will be long remembered.
Then came the Dutch apple pie with ice cream and a game of Canasta. We played well into the dark of the afternoon and with a bit of luck my teammate and I pulled ahead of the leading team to win. Thanks for playing cards with us Dad, here's to next time. You can be on the winning team.
To all our family and friends in the states and around the world remember Christmas is coming! Enjoy the new year ahead.
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