i hope you all had a peaceful and joyous christmas ...
every year is different, isn't it? ... our christmas was indeed peaceful, but leo had a flu of some sort - so the quiet was unsettling at times ... he is feeling better - back to the usual chronic stuff, without the extra discomfort - so we are thankful for that!
today was the first day i went for a walk, in over a week! ... it really felt wonderful to get out and chat with the Lord as i made my way down familiar streets ... i think i get a little down when i don't go out!
this was also our first christmas without maria ... it's funny how she was in all our thoughts, but none of us wanted to talk about her alot - not knowing who we would make extra sad ... everyone deals with grief differently ... for me, i miss her - yet i am so gald she is not in pain anymore ... those last weeks were rough on us who watched her great discomfort ... i prefer to think of her being with the Lord and hearing her sweet laugh as she knows true Godly freedom in heaven ...
so now we are in the inbetween days ... last days of 2010 and looking forward to 2011 ... a good time to send out blessings to my blog buds - thank you for being so patient and kind towards me in 2010 ... your encouragement was always so appreciated ...
In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. ~Albert Schweitzer
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From what I've heard, people seem to have experienced a quiter type of Christmas this year, I know we did. I'm glad to hear Leo is feeling better, one day at a time is all we can take care of, and must try to remember not to get ahead of ourselves with worry and concern. I think I just preached to myself!! LOL!
We miss our loved ones who have passed away, but I understand completly about being happy they are now healed and home with the Lord. Maria was such an inspiration, I will never forget her.
Happy New year to you and Leo!
We also had a quieter Christmas this year and I don't really know why, but it was nice.
I thought of you missing Maria, but then had the thought of her being there in person at Jesus birthday party. What a wonderful realization!
sorry Leo's been sick :(
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hi Saija, What a shame your hubby was sick over Christmas. There is so much sickness here. so far, we have not gotten sick. we had a great Christmas and are still having fun with our little ones. time passes so fast doesn't it. It is football land here lately....think I'll go read. =>
Dear Saija,
I'm sorry Leo has been more sick than he uses to be.
It must crave a lot of strength from both of you.
It is true, Christmas is the time we miss the most the ones who is no longer among us. Like you say, it would have been selfish to wish them back ti suffering and illness.
This was the fourth Christmas without my Dad. We all wept some tears away when my brother read Luke 2 by the Christmas table.
He meant so much to all of us.
From the Revelations I believe that they are celebrating Christ in heaven too.
I guess that is some grand feast.
Your Felisol
Hi Saija, we had a bug go through last Christmas...not fun! Glad Leo's over it.
'See' you in the new year!
Oh, I'm sorry Leo was sick. I know you miss Maria, but I agree with your thoughts about her. Wishing you two a blessed New Year, my friend. Hugs ~
I hope your in-between days have been easy and peaceful this week. You are a continued blessing in my life and I enjoy your posts and emails so very much.
Blessings and love to you this last day of the year and here's to a wonderful 2011.
Happy New Year.
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