Hold them Dear

Wishing my readers a very happy holiday season! I know mine has been wonderful so far.

I had both of my sons home and a few close family members to celebrate Christmas with. I felt truly blessed. My sons are 19 and 21, the eldest lives in Albany, the youngest lives home.

Christmas has changed so much through the years! Gone are the legos we used to step on late Christmas morning..or the anticipation of a child listening for hooves on the roof. Those days are in the past, but always make me smile when I think of them. They are tucked safely in my memories..I pull them out from time to time! New, different days are here, and I enjoy them just as much.

It was quiet, happy and peaceful Christmas day this year. We had a strange view when we took the dogs out Chrismas morning. It actually lasted all day. There was frost or snow or something!!!...coating the ground and the trees. It actually looked dry and flaky, and somewhat prickly. The effect was gorgeous..but different than actual snow..

I have much to be thankful for, my sweet caring sons and a wonderful husband.

Some of my thoughts though, were also with those that live far from me, or have chosen to distance themselves, though they live just miles away, I love them and miss them dearly.

So my words today are to hug the ones close to you, and be thankful for them.

I know those hugs this year, meant more than any 'gift' I received!

God bless, and have a very happy and safe holiday season!