Monday, December 23, 2013

An early Merry Christmas!

     Billie Holiday swinging in the background...the lights on the tree twinkling...totes of wrapping paper and ribbon gathered to work on getting more of things ready. The majoirity of the shopping was done a week ago, despite me not being able to get "out and about" like I would have before. Bill's dog is curled up at my feet and checking the door everytime he hears a noise to see if Bill, Laura and Liam have come back from her parents. They got here on Thursday and it's been wonderful getting to know Liam as well as seeing his parents again for the first time in a couple of months.

     In a few minutes when I actually settle in to wrap I'll be slipping "White Christmas" into the DVD player. We watched "Holiday Inn" a few days ago-both are favorites of mine, with "Holiday Inn" actually getting an extra half a star for the music for all the other holidays that echoes around in my empty head at the appropriate times.

     My favorite song from "White Christmas" (other than the title track, done in both movies and perhaps more wonderful in the first) is "Count Your Blessings". I've always heard that in my head when I was depressed, or times were rough and it's always managed to change my perspective. This year, it's especially poignant.

     Among those blessings, I count each of you who have found your way here through the years. The ones that still visit now are especially dear right now! Your comments; your kind words; they've meant so much through all of this!

     May your Holidays find each of you near those you love and if you can't be together physically, may you find some other way to be close to each other through this magical season!

    Merry Christmas to each of you and the Happiest of New Years as well!

alan

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

We just got back from visiting my mom in southern California. She had a stroke on December 9th. I can't tell you how impressed I am by her stamina and resilience. She is quite the role model. She remembers the gift of music you sent her years ago. Some acts of kindness go on forever.

I hope you have a truly lovely and wonderful Christmas, alan. Thinking of you and sending good cheer your way.

Doris said...

A very Happy and special Christmas to you dear Alan. xxx

Calamity Jen said...

Such a lovely post, Alan -- as usual.

I wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and all the best for 2014.

Jenni

ryssee said...

Merry Christmas, Alan. :-)