Surviving Another Holiday

Wow the last few weeks went by in a blur. I think back over all of the preparations, the planning and last minute scurrying around that took place. Running here and there with lists and ideas...rushing to find that perfect gift, cook that perfect meal, see the folks and friends...So much...so much...Was I going to survive another holiday?

Then Christmas eve came and Christmas day followed...then New Years' Eve and New Years' Day...All of the plans were carried out as orchestrated on my pad of paper. The church service was special and the gatherings fun. Gifts were exchanged and meals were shared. It was nice to share the time with family and friends.

After cooking and serving our holiday meal, I sat down and took a breath. I suddenly felt tired and sleepy and thought I was going to fall asleep right then and there. And the next thing I knew, I had done just that!! Wow!! My adrenalin level just came crashing down and I was out like a light! Wish I could fall asleep like that every night!!

Later that day, after all of the festivities were over and family had gone, the house seemed so quiet -- a stark contrast from just hours before when the house was full of life. And I just sat there thinking about everything that had occurred during the past few weeks.

While sitting and thinking, I began to remember holidays in my past - both happy and sad--and I remembered and missed loved ones and friends who had brought such joy into my life over the years. I was both sad and thankful at the same time. That evening, I went to bed early and slept well. As I began to drift off to sleep, I smiled...I had indeed survived another holiday.

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