As we say good-bye to 2019, I reflect on the recent Christmas season in a new home and new community with new traditions. No, this isn’t the first Christmas we’ve been here, but maybe the first I was able to think and reflect.
- I miss the traditions I left in Dallas – mainly it’s the family gatherings I miss.
- Change is hard – even when you choose the change.
- Decorating a Christmas tree is important – I almost got too lazy.
- It’s ok if traditions change.
- Teen and tween granddaughters are hard to buy for.
- Candlelight Christmas Eve service at church jump-starts my heart.
- Toddlers are so much fun at Christmas – and easier to buy for.
- Being away for 10 days during December makes preparing for Christmas difficult.
- Not baking ANYTHING at Christmas makes me sad.
- Spending time with loved ones is really all that matters – the gifts are a by-product.
- Jesus is the reason for the season.
- After-Christmas shopping with my girls makes me happy. It’s really the lunch that matters.
- Providing massage for a 90 year-old patient in a care facility on Christmas Eve warms my heart.
- 70 degree weather on Christmas day is nice – being outside is good.
- I didn’t heart O Holy Night this season. It’s my favorite. I miss Horace singing it – bless him.
- Scavenger hunt to find gifts is fun.
What did this Christmas season teach you?
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