Christmas is gone and it is already 2011!! What the heck? Where did the time go? Where did the last year go? I know I did not post any blogs during the Christmas season and I am sorry for that. I guess thats because I do not think I had a free moment during the season. I was so focused trying to fit it all in and be spiritually and materially ready for Christmas and God in my heart that well, things just felw by. Looking back, it was all filled with good things. The farm during christmas time is a busy place. We have so many friends here, that we want to let them all know how much we care. This year for some reason we did not get much sleep. We were up many hours during the night making cookies and cards for those we care for. I also was selling some cards so that kept me busy making sure each one was special. We did not have groups in December so normal tasks like the food pantry were still done and kept us busy. We were worried about project Merry Christmas this year, but it went so smooth! We had higher numbers then last year, we had to change locations, and we had a snow storm that forced us to have a second day of project! and yet...it went so well! It was fun this year seeing all of the faces, most of which were familiar to me now...it was fun helping people pick out presetns for their families. It was a joy filled event! Along with the work, me and the girls had fun doing some christmas stuff on our own! we had a cookie baking event with kids and teens, we had a door decorating contest, we played music, and decorated with our own snowflake creations, we saw concerts,crafted,celebrated and visited many who we care for. In the end, although hectic it was great!
After the food pantry handout, I headed back to NY. This time I drove alone. I know I know...it seems unlike me. For those who know of my direction, and driving in general challenges, well I sure have come along way. I made it to maggies place tired and ready for bed, but she met me with food and warmth and a huge hug. From there, my vactaion started. Over the holidays, things seem to blur together too. I saw many friends and family and was busy busy busy. I got to watch tim and michs games and chat with my parents. I got to spend some time with my grand and great grandparents which is always a special treat! I even got to clean out some of my lifes clutter. After working in the clothing pantry this long, I want to just get rid of all I do not need. Overall, it was a Christmas like it should be...filled with family and togetherness and coming home.
As always it was sad to leave, but it was also sad to come back to vanceburg..my now second home. I love it here and the people here and driving back well, I couldnt help but get sad that this would be my last drive back for at least a while...
