Christmas 2010 countdown

Here we are on the first day of December 2010. What I think of most is my dad. I wish he were here. This will be our 5th Christmas without him. It seems like he was just here and in many ways like a life time since I spoke to him last.


I don't want to dwell on the thing's I'll miss this season, but the happy things about it. I look forward to sharing the Christmas fun with my mother ,family and friends. Seeing my 3 nephews. Shopping for my friends and family. I enjoy the ever wonderful Facebook and how it keeps me connected to far away friends and family I might otherwise not be able to keep up with this Christmas. What a wonderful world this is! I know my dad would be enjoying all the new wonders we have now.


I love decorating! Today I started to bring down some of the ceramics I made many years ago. All the trees are decorated. There is still so much to do. I promised myself to enjoy Christmas. Not to over do everything and not to feel obligated to bring down every decoration from the attic. So let the season begin with a smile and a sigh. I am just Happy knowing dad is with us in heart ,soul and in my memories. I think about my childhood Christmases every year at this time. I want and hope Ashley can look back and remember something special about every Christmas we all have together.