So much good!

     Counting my blessings; after living internationally and at various points in the U.S., my children live a mile apart in S. Minneapolis, are active in the same church and conscientiously tend to their curmudgeonly father. The blessing of this came home to me as I sat with them in the pew for Christmas Eve Services. That reality alone would have been sufficient grace but then followed dinner at Lisa's and brunch at Lars' with additional precious family time. Because they recognize my love of reading I returned home with over 1100 pages to read, plus other treasured gifts. The Fredrick Douglass book alone is over 700 pages, so get your own copy now because it will be a bit before I can do a recommend reading report on it. It's also a bit heavy to bring to Asia as a travel book. 😉 
   
     This is my second Christmas without Joanne and, it is easier. Life alone, though in the land of grief, is beginning to assume a feeling of normalcy. A 'loner streak' has always been a facet of my personality and that seems to be helpful now. Staying connected is something I learned from Joanne and my children and I'm grateful for that learning, one which I will definitely not relinquish.

    MERRY FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS!

Takk for alt,

Al