Constance
Master Chef
The memories of our loved ones who are no longer with us are difficult at first, but they will sweeten with time, and we will be glad we have them.
And, as the circle of life continues, our houses fill up with the little ones again, and you know in your heart, that those who have gone before us are still with us.
Love never dies.
As far as Christmas spirit goes, I really don't get in the mood until about a week before Christmas. All our kids and grandkids ever want is money, so that's what we give them...plus a little something to open. Out of 6 grandchildren, 4 also have birthdays between Dec. 11 and Jan 1, which is an added stretch on the spending.
As for my beloved, he buys himself whatever he wants, and he's not stingy with himself. Only things I can buy him are little comfort items like sweatpants and such.
When I was still in the greenhouse business, I had employees put up and take down my decorations, and we had evergreen garland, lights and bows around doors and windows of the shop and house, and fresh wreaths with red velvet bows hung on the doors. In the house, I had the same garland, lights and bows on the balcony railing and around the greenhouse doors. It was really beautiful.
But what goes up, must come down, and now there are no employees to do it for us.
My husband drags the Christmas wreath and grapevine reindeer out of the garage attic and puts them on the front stoop. Indoors, he brings one of my big standard figs in out of the greenhouse and puts little lights on it, along with pinecones in the pot to keep the cats from scratching in it.
A thought to consider...
The real Christmas spirit is love. Nothing will make you feel better than to do something nice for someone who is in need, whether it be emotionally or financially. If you are down, all you have to do is look for someone who has problems worse than yours, and do something nice for them.
Do it anomonously, if you can, and don't tell anyone what you've done. It will make your heart happy. I promise.
And, as the circle of life continues, our houses fill up with the little ones again, and you know in your heart, that those who have gone before us are still with us.
Love never dies.
As far as Christmas spirit goes, I really don't get in the mood until about a week before Christmas. All our kids and grandkids ever want is money, so that's what we give them...plus a little something to open. Out of 6 grandchildren, 4 also have birthdays between Dec. 11 and Jan 1, which is an added stretch on the spending.
As for my beloved, he buys himself whatever he wants, and he's not stingy with himself. Only things I can buy him are little comfort items like sweatpants and such.
When I was still in the greenhouse business, I had employees put up and take down my decorations, and we had evergreen garland, lights and bows around doors and windows of the shop and house, and fresh wreaths with red velvet bows hung on the doors. In the house, I had the same garland, lights and bows on the balcony railing and around the greenhouse doors. It was really beautiful.
But what goes up, must come down, and now there are no employees to do it for us.
My husband drags the Christmas wreath and grapevine reindeer out of the garage attic and puts them on the front stoop. Indoors, he brings one of my big standard figs in out of the greenhouse and puts little lights on it, along with pinecones in the pot to keep the cats from scratching in it.
A thought to consider...
The real Christmas spirit is love. Nothing will make you feel better than to do something nice for someone who is in need, whether it be emotionally or financially. If you are down, all you have to do is look for someone who has problems worse than yours, and do something nice for them.
Do it anomonously, if you can, and don't tell anyone what you've done. It will make your heart happy. I promise.