November is already here…..and the holidays are upon us. The air outside has turned cooler (hey, 75 degrees is cool for Texas!), Macy’s is decked out in its holiday best in hopes of luring in passersby, and soon….we will hear Christmas carols on the radio. Yes, my friends, it’s that time of year once again. Brace yourselves for the onslaught of holiday advertising, the hustle to get shopping done and presents wrapped, and last minute ticket purchases on AA or Southwest Airlines (my personal favorite!). How can anyone actually enjoy this season, some may ask? For me it is simple. I don’t care about the gifts, or the Christmas tree, or the large blow-up Santa in the front yard (*gag*). I just want to sit with my family in a cozy living room (preferably with a fireplace crackling a melodic tune, snow dancing to that melody just outside the window) drinking hot chocolate, laughing over childhood memories, missing those who are no longer here, and reveling in the joy brought by those who have been added. These moments are true gifts, and they are more dear than anything that could be placed in a box, wrapped, and topped with a bow. These are the things we should cherish. These are the things I need to cherish even more than I do now. I am so blessed.
My sister and I – Dec. 2003
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