I had the best Christmas I have ever had. I am so grateful for time with my family. This year we exchanged more sentimental gifts than bought gifts. It was wonderful. This is my third Christmas home since I had moved to Philly. I am glad that I haven't forgotten how wonderful it is to be home and am not taking time with my family for granted. I try to savor every moment. It is wonderful to be around my friends as well. My one friend had her little girl while I was in Philly. I was home on a visit when she had her and was able to spend the night in the hospital with her that first night with her little girl. I remember leaving and thinking this little girl will never get to really know me and I am going to miss that. Several months later my friend sent me a picture of her little girl growing so fast and I think that was the final straw for me. I swore I wasn't going to miss one more Mother's Day or Father's Day and I wasn't going to miss that little girl growing up either. It was time to go home.
That little girl is so precious to me. When I walk into a room now she lights up and smiles and says my name as she runs to me. Her brothers are the same way. Her oldest brother told me a few months before I moved home that, "It was time to move home." He was about five at the time. I couldn't have agreed with him more.
I am so blessed that I have such a wonderful family and precious friends.
As I start this new year I want to be grateful for how rich and blessed I truly am.
Thank you Lord... I am so grateful.
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I am so glad to hear you had a great Christmas. I heard that from many people (us included) and it does my heart get. It seemed simpler, more peaceful, more restful. You expressed your happiness well!
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