I love Christmas but often there is barely enough time to think and reflect, because there is a grand daughter's end of year concert:
Lots of presents to buy, or make and wrap for all those six grand children (and children):
Cards to write and send, a year's worth of news to catch up on:
A big garden to keep going:
5 comments:
hi Lorraine, still in NZ amidst all the rain! I think we should cross over the state barrier sometime this year for that long overdue cuppa, chat, writing and stitchery! Happy New Year. love Janeen.
I'm envious of your love of Christmas - I want to love it, and try, but each year brings disappointment and defeat. Too many gifts, too much stress, too many family visits. This year I tried very hard to make things better - I bought books for everyone to simplify gift giving, had a simple family Christmas at home, and tried not to rush family visits. I think I have not worked out what Christmas really means for my family. But I'll keep trying. I did give 'Notes on the Door' as a gift! That gave me pleasure. Thank you for getting me thinking about how to find the meaning in Christmas.
HI Jill, thanks for your comments- yes it's such a busy season, but I love celebrating it, so I can put up with the rush and stress- yah for giving 'Note on the door' as a gift- the title poem shows how writing can change how we feel about the things we can't control- like a messy bedroom! Happy New year.
Hi Janeen,
Would love some rain on my garden now...love to have a cuppa, chat and stitchery soon...
Happy New Year to you too. x
hope you have had time to reflect now mum! Glad you give your time to give to all of us x
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