Another Christmas has come and gone. I love Christmas with all of its music, sounds, smells, family, and so much more. I had the pleasure of celebrating Christmas Eve services, and having dinner with my family. We ate, talked, played games, and laughed so much! I scored some new Hawaiian-style shirts, and a new piece for my Christmas town. It was from the Rudolph movie, of the giant Bumble putting the star on the tree with Yukon Cornelius looking on. I was also blessed with some special gifts from the staff and some students from school.
Possibly the best gift I received this Christmas come in the form of a phone call I was able to have with my oldest son, whom I have not seen or heard from in over a year and a half. It was so good to hear his voice. He is doing well, is engaged, working, and has a house to live in. He is healthy, and seems very happy. He facebooked his number to me and I called him Monday evening. He called again on Christmas Day, and he got to chat with the rest of the family. It is by far the best gift I received. I have worried about him for a long time, and to receive this call was such a relief. The call was 100% positive, and we talked for almost an hour, laughing about memories, and the stuff they pulled.
We had some out-of-town relatives visiting us, and they had never been to Strataca, the underground salt museum, so we treated them to a day 600 feet underground. We walked the exhibits, rode the train, and took the tram into the darker parts of the mine, which is called the "Dark Ride." I have been a few times, and am accustomed to what is down there. This time, it felt like the first time, because I was able to see it though their eyes, and see their faces as they got to pick up salt from a giant pile, or look at costumes worn by celebrities in movies. Did you know that original film reels are stored down there for safe-keeping? "The Wizard of Oz" is down there, safe from the elements on the surface, and far, far away from tornadoes!
Today will be a fun day, as my nephew turns 8. We will be gathering together as a family to celebrate his fun day. It has been a great Christmas break so far, and it's only half-over. It has been so nice to just relax and enjoy the Christmas season. I hope that the events of this season have been a blessing to you.
Speaking of birthday parties, we're starting shortly, so need to jump off of here and get ready to go. Thanks for reading, and God bless you!!
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