I wanted to share my little tree with you! Regretfully, when I've moved over the years I got rid of my ornaments that meant something to me. So, I'm starting anew...these are just some balls I bought to decorate this year. It's so peaceful to come home and turn the lights on and enjoy my tree.
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Lori,I love your tree. I am feeling the Christmas spirit, but yes, Lisa, my deadline is approaching before my surgery. I go to the store everyday and just start throwing stuff in my basket as if we will never have access to a grocery store again! lol at myself. I do work today, 1/2 day tomorrow and all day Monday. I love you all so much and Lori, everything does work out for the best and for a reason. I am trusting that. SS
p.s. awwwww love the fish, how fun!
Lori love the tree, you are in such a different place you feel so free.
Pam is your surgery Monday? Wow I hope you don't feel overwhlmed trying to get everything done. We just decided to have people over for xmas day, so I need to plan for that. Mom is doing xmas eve as always and has good energy and want s to do it by herself, so she is doing well.
Love you guys
LOVE the tree! You are in a complete different place than last year...physically and mentally. I know how you feel Pam. I have not had time to shop, so when I am out there I am grabbing everything like I will never have another chance. Shon, So glad your mom is feeling energetic this week. Glad she postponed this last chemo.
xoxoxo
Lovely ... blue lights, ornaments are my fav!
Quick hello, had a girl party at Candice's tonight. Just 6 of us girls who have been friends for years out here in the country. We did a white elephant gift exchange and had a lot of fun with a lot of laughter. Molly babysat Candice's boys and took them to a Christmas movie, so just waiting for her to get home safely then off to bed. I am feeling closer to having all my list done. Shon, so glad, your mom is doing well and feeling like keeping up the tradition. That is so important. We always go ice skating the week of Christmas and I think we may go tomorrow. My surgery is on Tuesday and I am really feeling positive about it and feel I will recover well. I will have Rachel report on the blog or have Keith call Lisa so she can, but I will be in touch before then. Daryl, I like blue decorations too. My tree is such a "hodge podge" of all the ornaments we have collected over the years. It is fun and Lori, you will start your own collection and it is alot of fun. Lisa, hope you get your shopping done soon. Miss you all. SS
Pam, you sound good. I know you have to be anxious, but your healthy body will heal so quickly!
Shon, there's your "out of the box!", you're entertaining for Christmas. Guess what? So am I! I was going to a couple's house where we always go and I thought...I'm having people over to my house! I'm basically a hermit, so this will be big for me. I'm excited tho, I'm finished in HS for the next two weeks and look forward to the down time, planning my little party and getting ready for the new year. I'm really trying to bond with my house (my house and me, not part of a relationship that I'm in)
I'm really looking forward to getting some exercise in too. My physical therapist showed me some yoga moves to stretch my neck and shoulders. It's amazing how 'closed' our bodies get, and get worse with stress.
Pam enjoy the graduation tomorrow, I know you're proud of Rachel, and give her a hug for us!
TGIF
PS Thanks for all the tree comments :)
Pam I had a little xmas party for 6 of my closer friends also on wednesday and it was really fun, I think we are going to make it a tradition, except next year they are going to have to take some of the food home with them , so many sweets.
Lori we always have xmas at my house I always enjoy it but I am such a perfectionist it is a challenge for me to relax and let the dishes pile up and enjoy the guest afer we eat so that will be me out of the box.
One thing I need to do out of my box is speak in front of a group and tell my story to others like me, I have done it a couple of times and have been asked several and it makes me sick at my stomach and I start to hyperventilate. BUT I know I will grow if I walk thru that fear so I am looking at that for the new year. Thanks for opening me up Lori.
Love you
And I love the fish too
Shon, like Lisa said, I love your honesty! You make me laugh, too, cuz you say what we feel.
I'm trying not to get overwhelmed with inviting people over. I'm the same, wanting everything to be perfect. But you know what? The perfect thing is...a nice warm home, food, friends and family. I'm so lucky. I got this email with 45 lines of inspiration, so I will share them every once in awhile:
"If you put all of your problems in a pile then look at everyone else's- you will RUN back to pick up yours!"
I will remember that! Happy weekend everyone!
Finally at home once. I thought I would take a minute and say hi. I want to wish all of you a happy holiday and a Blessed Christmas.
Hey Miss Alethea!!!! I had fun at the party the other night. Shon and Lori, that trait must run in the family. I like to just work like a little elf when company is over and kinda "hide" behind the kitchen sink, etc....It is a struggle to just entertain and let it all happen, but this year, I will be forced to just relax after my surgery. I am actually looking forward to it. Gina will be here tonight, can't wait to see her and the boys. We are having a relaxing day after graduation. It was a wonderful ceremony, the deans, presidents, etc...gave very inspirational speeches. I cried off and on, but all out of happiness and pride for my daughter working so hard for five years and still keeping a job the whole way through. I think I will go for a run later today. Right now it is time to go wrap a bunch of gifts!! Love you all.
Yeah Rachel, so proud of you. What is your plan now? you probably want to rest.
I am loving this holiday season, but eating too many sweets.. Did get a 2 mile run in this morn, it felt really good.
Well working today even though biz is slow, just getting things done around the resort today. Have a busy week leading up to xmas day. Pam you are in my thoughts and prayers especially Tuesday.
Love you guys
Congrats again Rachel!!! How great do you feel now?? So happy for you.
Pam thinking of you on Tuesday...you sound so good.
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