Today is Christmas Eve--the eve (supposedly) of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
It is a day of reflection. What have we done with our lives over this past year?
Who have we helped? Who have we injured with our words, whether intentionally, or not?
It's also a day for relaxing with our family. I never get enough of that. My family is scattered inside a radius of 70 miles of my home. So it's not an easy thing for them to visit.
Of course, it's much easier for them to visit me, than "wicy-wersy", doncha' know, my being an old coot and all!
So today I had a visit from my #2 son and his wife and 3 grandchildren. Tomorrow I'll have a visit from my other two sons and their grandchildren.
Looking back over the past year, I can't help but think of those who have gone before me. We're all familiar with the various movie stars and the comments about how it's legendary for them to die in threes!
I've never believed in that. But it does seem strange that deaths seem to occur in groups.
Earlier this month I lost my next door neighbor to emphysema. He was 68 years old and smoked to the very last day. We had a standing joke about how the world would end if he DID quit smoking!
Well, he lost his life "saving the world" and it's a hard way to die--may he rest in peace! I don't think God will let him smoke any more!
We, my family and I, now embark upon a new year.
I hope that EACH and EVERY one of you who may visit my simple blog will enjoy your Holiday Season with your family, or someone close to you.
To ALL--MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAVE A SAFE, SUCCESSFUL AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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