It's Almost Time...

The tree is up, decorated with the family's traditional ornaments and bright lights...

 

The gifts are bought, wrapped and (mostly) delivered...

Parties have been enjoyed...

Greeting cards have been sent and received...

Christmas concerts have been attended...

Enough snow has fallen to qualify as a White Christmas...

And finally...finally...it's Christmas Eve.  I'm thinking of my children and grandchildren in Edmonton, feeling the excitement that only the young really appreciate, as they prepare for their Christmas Eve dinner at Sara's home.  Such an exciting time for them to get together.  I'm missing them today.  Lloyd and I are in our home in Lethbridge looking forward to spending Christmas with our son Mike and his family tomorrow.  Tonight we're having a Christmas Eve dinner with Lloyd's sister, Cheryl and her daughter and grandson.  Different from our usual Christmasses in Edmonton, but fun none the less.  And even at this late date new traditions can be started.


Looking forward to tomorrow's excitement - the gifts, the grandkids, the turkey with all the fixings...even the quiet let down that always follows the big build-up to Christmas Day.

But today we face the fact that if its not done by now, it's not going to get done.  And it doesn't really matter in the long run if that last batch of cookies doesn't get baked, or the last stocking stuffer doesn't get purchased.  No one will miss it.  It's time to relax and enjoy the season.

And remember and ponder on the reason we celebrate Christmas in the first place.  Place the baby in the nativity scene. 

Sing some inspiring carols.  And remember all the love that exists in the world.  And celebrate.

Have a very merry and peaceful Christmas.