Tis the Season

We are in the home stretch for Christmas.  I always dread the season.  It's always a conflict on presents and how much to spend.  I seem to be a little blue round about now too.  I have to look back to Christmases past and remember them and who I spent them with.  I think about my family and friends who have passed on.  Who will be gone next Christmas at this time.  I have my sisters and Mom on my mind.  They are in SC.  We are spending Christmas in WV this year.  Winter is in the air and there is a chance of snow by Christmas.  I will like that.  The Grandkids will have gifts to open and I like to see their excitement.  Remember when we couldn't hardly wait til Christmas morning.  There ill be a grand feast.  I really will enjoy that.  I find myself thinking of the service members who are away from families and hope they will be reunited soon.  It is a real heartache to be away at Christmas time.  I wonder what the new year will hold.  I worry about our country in the future.  I hope good men will rise and lead us once again.  God bless all who read this and best wishes for a new year.