Christmas Present

I can't believe how gentle things seem now that it's just us girls and the critters.  It's the first time we've had it, really.  Always before there were men around tossing their dirty drawers on the floor  knowing we would wash 'em.  And by damn, we did.

The tree was a bargain at Lowe's and even though the middle section of lights is out, it's still pretty and holds the ornaments we like best.  That's what this time in our lives is about.  Sharing the past and moving on to something a bit less stressful.  Ain't that right bitch?  The grands are toddling around enjoying their golden years and I so love that we're experiencing that together. 

Do you have angels like me?  Somehow I think you do, knowing what a spiritual gal you are.  It's hard to explain how it is to feel one to somebody who's never known what it's like to believe.  You are doing that in your career path, and I admire you for the strength you've shown in reaching toward your goal.  There will be plenty of opportunities to change the world one life at a time.  You already have.

When you were three months old we dressed your little butt up in holiday jammies and carted you out to Memaw and G'Daddy's in that little carry thingy.  Toni was there, and the brothers.  I still remember how you smiled at everybody because of the joy you felt just being there with us and feeling safe.