Holidays are Upon us !

     How the  Holidays change us whether we want to admit it or not.  I for one try to only go shopping on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and maybe Thursday.  Never on  Friday  or the Weekend.  It's  just a madhouse.

     When your as old as I am you remember the old days.  It was just fun.  In my home growing up, my Mom always made our house up for the Holidays.  Believe me we did not have a lot of money but she managed to make it special.  We  always had decorations all over and my Dad and I would go get the Christmas Tree.  What fun that would be.  My Dad loved Christmas.  He even had a plastic sleigh which he added a Santa to and, now get this, he wrapped tiny presents to put in the sleigh.  Now that is dedication.  I think I miss my Mom and  Dad the most.  They were a lovely pair who had ups and downs but always stuck together.  The were gracious and kind.  They were there when you needed something and always had a hug with a warm heart to wrap you in.  Always welcome with the door swinging wide to welcome you inside.  Oh yes, how I miss them.  Wish I could spend a day with them both.  Sharing a cup of coffee at their Kitchen table.  Watching Mom getting a treat for us to eat.  Thank God, I have these wonderful memories and can close my eyes and I'm their, with them.  I see their smiles, the loving care in their eyes and I know without a shadow of a doubt how much they  love me and I love them.

     Wishing you and yours Happiness and Love for the Holidays !!