First person awake so I’m sitting here in the quiet, looking at the tree and lights and thinking about how times have changed. People have changed. Priorities have changed. Gone are the days when a husband and wife were married, made a home, had babies and raised them together as a family. Then the kids grew up and moved away but stayed in touch and dropped in even without calling. The holidays were spent together as a family with cousins, aunts and uncles and grandparents. These days people are too busy or have to “see if something comes up” or if they have time. When I was a kid, we just did it! I had no idea what a step parent was or had any clue when my parents were arguing let alone hear them talk bad about the other to us or in front of us. I was lucky in that regard. I miss those days and wish somehow, a little of that family could be put back into our lives. Maybe I’m a rare bread (I know I am) but when we moved back to Ohio and built our home, I was planning on family dinners, people popping in and lots of wonderful memories. Unfortunately that hasn’t happened. We have gotten older, the unexpected happens and you make the best of it. Even at 50 years old (which still hasn’t sunk in yet) my heart looks forward to Christmas parties with loved ones and friends and Christmas morning presents under the tree. I will pray each year for at least 1 Christmas like that. My kids, grand babies, cousins, aunts and uncles, all together, all laughing and telling stories of Christmas past. I know my dad (who everyone loved) would have loved it. We only get a limited number of holiday seasons so make this year the best ever!
Oh and btw, if you’re offended by words I’ve used (Christmas and so on) tuff shit! It’s my blog and you clicked on it. Don’t like it, then close out and have a good day! It’s just that easy!
