"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other." -Burton Hillis This is the second Christmas we have had without mom at home, and I can tell you it wasn’t any easier than the first. Except for last year, we had hope that mom would be home this Christmas. Last year it was only a “temporary” thing. This year we know that it is not. But I know that we have to keep on going and hope that we have many more with her. No matter where they are.
This year, we woke at 7:00. One of the later Christmas mornings we have had. Some years, we have woken up at 5:00, and one year, even 4:00. After we woke up, we exchanged a few presents, and then packed up to go to moms. We did our usual Christmas morning breakfast, also in the small kitchen and dining area, and then we started to open presents.
However, we made the mistake of letting mom open one present before breakfast. All while we were preparing and eating, she kept asking “Can I open another one?” She was acting like a little kid, which was quite comical. Mom got spoiled this year. She got several blankets, some new clothes, and a few things for her room; which, in comparison to previous years, is a lot.
However, we made the mistake of letting mom open one present before breakfast. All while we were preparing and eating, she kept asking “Can I open another one?” She was acting like a little kid, which was quite comical. Mom got spoiled this year. She got several blankets, some new clothes, and a few things for her room; which, in comparison to previous years, is a lot.
After opening presents, we got mom back to her room, and had the CNA’s lay her down for a nap so she would be bright eyed and bushy tailed for when we got back from grandma’s house. We went to grandma’s house for a few hours, and had a little bit more family togetherness. Oh, man, we laughed a lot.
After grandma’s, we went back to mom’s to tuck her into bed. She was tired, so we didn’t stay long.
This was an overall good Christmas I would say. It was a beautiful day we had to spend with family and remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Remember, Christmas is not about the gifts we receive now, but about the gift we received from our father in heaven over two thousand years ago. His one and only son.
Merry Christmas.
Remember, Christmas is not about the gifts we receive now, but about the gift we received from our father in heaven over two thousand years ago. His one and only son.
Merry Christmas.
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