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Dagney · 12-25-2004, 11:28 PM

I think this was my least 'stuff' Holiday, but one I'll remember the most.

Yes, I got some things...(a Sizzix die Cut machine, some goregous sweaters, a nice addition to the Daggy's getting a kick ass car fund), other goodies that I'll have to dust once in a while...

But this was the first year in seven years we LIVED Christmas. I finally got to learn the heirloom baking secrets for sugar cookies and sand tarts, spent more time with my Mom and Gramma than I have in a long time, laughed, cried, and shared family memories. And we're not even done yet. Tomorrow is our big family dinner, when everyone is coming in from far and wide, except for my brother and his family from NC, to share time together, visit with my Grandmother, and enjoy time together as a family.

I learned that Christmas is much more than gifts under the tree, shopping like a fiend, and spending time rushing around to get things 'just right'. It's the lucid smile on my Grandmother's face, the hours spent with my Aunt and Grandmother as we talked about long standing Christmas traditions, and the newer ones we've added in over the past few years as people have come into our lives and touched our family. The silly movies, jokes, and other goofiness brought on by a tad bit too much Captain and Coke. It's the heartfelt prayer of a family who is dealing with a lot of crap right now, but can still be thankful that we have a reason to celebrate this season.

I'm glad you all enjoyed your holiday. And hope that at some point in time this weekend, you can take a moment or two, sit by the light of your tree (or other festive light source if you don't decorate a tree) and think about what these few days mean in the grand scheme of things.

Because when it comes down to it, it's what you're left with, and it's what you take with you.

Stay warm, stay happy, and be blessed.

Dagney

12-25-2004, 11:28 PM	#8
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	I think this was my least 'stuff' Holiday, but one I'll remember the most. Yes, I got some things...(a Sizzix die Cut machine, some goregous sweaters, a nice addition to the Daggy's getting a kick ass car fund), other goodies that I'll have to dust once in a while... But this was the first year in seven years we LIVED Christmas. I finally got to learn the heirloom baking secrets for sugar cookies and sand tarts, spent more time with my Mom and Gramma than I have in a long time, laughed, cried, and shared family memories. And we're not even done yet. Tomorrow is our big family dinner, when everyone is coming in from far and wide, except for my brother and his family from NC, to share time together, visit with my Grandmother, and enjoy time together as a family. I learned that Christmas is much more than gifts under the tree, shopping like a fiend, and spending time rushing around to get things 'just right'. It's the lucid smile on my Grandmother's face, the hours spent with my Aunt and Grandmother as we talked about long standing Christmas traditions, and the newer ones we've added in over the past few years as people have come into our lives and touched our family. The silly movies, jokes, and other goofiness brought on by a tad bit too much Captain and Coke. It's the heartfelt prayer of a family who is dealing with a lot of crap right now, but can still be thankful that we have a reason to celebrate this season. I'm glad you all enjoyed your holiday. And hope that at some point in time this weekend, you can take a moment or two, sit by the light of your tree (or other festive light source if you don't decorate a tree) and think about what these few days mean in the grand scheme of things. Because when it comes down to it, it's what you're left with, and it's what you take with you. Stay warm, stay happy, and be blessed. Dagney __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.