We are on the eve of Christmas. Children are awaiting the arrival of Saint Nicholas, wonderful foods are being prepared and families come together.  I keep having flashbacks of past Christmases, some good some not so good.  But, I try to bring back the thoughts of childhood Christmases.  I feel a sadness that all those wonderful folks of yesteryear are gone.  We fill their shoes now for we are the family elders.  The best thing about Christmas is family and having them to love.  Please if you are reading this cherish that most of all for it slips away over the years.  It seems each passing year we lose one here and one there.  They leave their memories and the sadness creeps in.  I love you all, friends, family and aquaintences.  Merry Christmas and God Bless.