WOW! I’m really enjoying my Christmas present this year!
I love surround sound. I thought it couldn’t get better than watching the Super Bowl in Surround sound. But man, there is nothing like watching the Daytona 500 in surround sound. I feel like I'm really trackside, right in the front row.
Each Christmas is special in its own way, but just something real special about this year. As usual we spent one day with my side of the family and one day with her side. On Gi's side of the family, Aunt B's family was with us for the first time in many years. It was great to celebrate Christmas with them. On my side of the family, Gi's Mom, Dad, and her two brothers were there for the first time. My sister prepared an unbelievable meal; Hickory Smoked Venison, Barbecue, Turkey and all the trimmings. I'll definitely diet the first of the year.
Christmas morning Gi, I and the two girl's shared gifts. Later in the morning their boyfriends came over we shared more gifts. So blessed to have such a wonderful family.
Since 9/11, I have prayed for all the military families who are not able to enjoy holidays together. My heart go out to the young wife who will spend Christmas apart her husband...The child who will not see mom or dad...The father or mother who will not see their son or daughter. I too wish this war were over, but I'm so grateful for those who are sacrificing their lives for the freedoms I enjoy.
Please remember to pray for our military families.
Really looking forward to the next several days.
Gi will run her last Bus route this afternoon...early dismissal. We will spend some time together this evening as we normally do on Friday evenings. Probably go out to eat and get any last minute gifts that we need to.
Saturday we will go to her grandparents home and enjoy a Christmas Dinner with her side of the the family. Sunday I get to talk about Heaven in the morning service. Monday afternoon we will go to my Sister's home to be with my family. Then Tuesday we'll enjoy Christmas morning with just the four of us. It's hard to believe Amanda and Brittany are 22 and 19, they have grown up to be such wonderful people.. I know that soon they will finish college and move in their own homes, so I really cherish these special occasions we can be together.
I'm so thankful for all my family and I so much look forward to spending some time with them this coming week.
