Its been a wild ride this year. Family members surgeries, re-arranging attendance to help our ailing Father to us siblings and Grandfather to our own children, a hot simmering summer and now cold, rainy winter, lots of air travel for some, championship sports events for our kids in soccer, baseball, gymnastics, pinching more pennies than we are all used to and finding the precious time we all need with family.
This Christmas we invaded our parents home with food, wine and laughter. It was challenging and it cramped our styles but our Father wanted his children and grandchildren near him.
The rain fell in sheets and we scurried with umbrellas and packages, stuffed with prime rib and cornish hens and lots of sides. We are used to the imbibing and gluttony but how much can a stomach take? We exchange gifts as a game and laughed until our sides split. Some were left with gifts that couldn't be given away!
Grandchildren took the time to personalize their visits with Grand Dad. Although frail, he kept the love.
