Christmas Spirit?

I don't know if it's age or just the past six months of family crisis that makes me just want to walk up to people and shake them saying "It doesn't matter what you "get" people, just hug them, let them know you care!"

This time of year is hard for me anyway. Being in Florida while my family is in Michigan and Texas always kind of bums me out. Last year was great because Mom and Dad came down for Thanksgiving. We shared a nice holiday together with Jerry's parents. This year will be doubly difficult as it's the first for Jerry without his Dad. I don't know if that's sunk in yet for him. I think he's too busy trying to keep his mom's spirits up.

My dad is having another procedure today to clean out the cancer in his bladder. I really wish I was there. It's outpatient but still....he's my dad! Mom said he has been busy all week putting up decorations for Christmas. I remember growing up and the house was covered from top to bottom with little Christmas things: Disco tree, angel band, a bazillion nativities...

We haven't put anything up, unless you count the wreath that hasn't come off our front door since last year. Yes, I am one of those people who forget to take the wreath off...sad..isn't it.

Bah! I guess I just need to find some Christmas Spirit.

Maybe I'll go watch The Muppet's Christmas Carole...

Comments

  1. L*I*S*A3:55 PM, December 06, 2008

    Sending lots of prayers and positive vibes to dad. He's a trooper, that's for sure.

    I was just mentioning the disco tree the other day...

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  2. Animal10:57 AM, December 10, 2008

    Uh..."disco tree"? Jeanne. 'Splain.

    Hope your dad's dandy! Sending you good vibes...

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