Its been a great holiday so far...
Last Saturday, I flew to Denver to visit my son and his wife and my two grandchildren. We had a blast! The weather was great unlike the visit of 2006 where we were trapped by a blizzard for several days. We did all sorts of fun stuff and it was great being with family. I flew home Tuesday night. Denver got hit with 14 inches of snow on Wednesday--I just escaped!
Wednesday and Thursday were a bit tough. The memories can be recalled with a very little thing that creates a huge emotional reaction. On Wednesday, the song "Christmas in Killarney" by the Irish Rovers caused that reaction for me.
Click here to hear the song. A new window will open a youtube site.
The Christmas of 2008 was the last time Mary and I danced. It was Christmas dinner with Ingrid and Maurice. The song came on our sound system and Mary, Ingrid and I got up and started dancing. The first time I heard that song this time of year simply causes the tears to flow.
Click here to hear the song. A new window will open a youtube site.
The Christmas of 2008 was the last time Mary and I danced. It was Christmas dinner with Ingrid and Maurice. The song came on our sound system and Mary, Ingrid and I got up and started dancing. The first time I heard that song this time of year simply causes the tears to flow.
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| From 2008-12 Christmas & Flowers |
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| From 2008-12 Christmas & Flowers |
By Friday I was feeling better. I had hosted Laura (Tahiti) and her friend Marcia for dinner on Thursday. On Saturday, MaryR and I went to a "Christmas eve party for orphans" that Mary has attended for many years. The host and hostess were wonderful and the hostess is a rower which is the connection to Mary.
Late Sunday morning I hosted a "Come and Make Brunch" party with MaryR and her daughter Emilie plus Laura and her friends Johan and Angela. We had a great time together, told stories, exchanged gifts and overall had a very pleasant time.
On Sunday evening, Marcia held a "Christmas for Orphans" dinner party at her house. Her husband, local relatives plus other folks joined to make a most enjoyable time. Laura brought the appetizers and I brought a bottle of 11 year old David Bruce Pinot Noir which the wine lovers at the party thought was absolutely over the top. They were right, it was very, very good!
This week is more holiday visiting. My company shut down for the last two weeks of December so I have lots of visiting time!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Pat
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