Merry Christmas
Wow, it's been a long time since I've blogged. I've thought about it several times, but honestly there hasn't been anything to say (or ramble about). Just been busy with buying a house, getting married, starting a new job, decorating said house, and now Christmas. This year has been an absolute tornado of good and bad things in my life, and I can honestly say I don't think any more could have happened in 2007 than did.Synopsis: Got engaged, mother died, graduated with my MBA, got a new job, bought a house, got a dog, got married, renovated house.
Thanksgiving without my mom was hard- I don't think Christmas will be as bad. I just distinctly remembered my last Thanksgiving with my mom because I cooked a big dinner and took it to her at the nursing home. She wasn't feeling well, but tried to be happy anyway. David and his mom joined us, as did Kelly Anne, who gave her a lighted house to put in her room, which I now have in my living room for Christmas.
Christmas last year was different because my dad was in town. He, Lauren and I went to see her, and upon his shock of realizing she didn't have a TV, we went to Target and he got her a flatpanel TV. I hung it for her before school started back in January. I hope she enjoyed it- I think she was happy to have something nice like that.
This is the first Christmas in about 7 years that my dad hasn't been in town visiting, so it is interesting for David and I to start establishing our own traditions, even though it seems like we've been together forever.
I put a lot into my Christmas tree this year. My mom was great at trees, so I gave it a shot this year and know I won't want to take it down.
Many thanks to my friends and family for helping me come through this year armed with support, strength and confidence. I hope one day I can return all of the favors that have been paid to me this year.
Merry Christmas to you and yours. (and Lilly wants to show you her Christmas sweater!)
posted by Emily Ho Sandford at
7:19 PM
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