It is amazing how things come into perspective at certain times. Here we are at Christmas time...the time of sharing, of giving, and of spending time with family. It has also been one of the most difficult of years for everyone, with the economy horribly in recession, Texas dealing with a severe drought, and finances being tight. But, we still managed to have a wonderful Christmas, full of surprises, presents, and good food. We all sought out the best deals in the stores and online for presents, and were looking for deals in the grocery stores for food. It feels like we have a lot more money than we do right now, and that is the way it ought to be. We are not rich because we have a lot of money - we are rich because of the family and friends we keep around us.
Of course, there are family members I wish were here with us, but that is a part of life. We have done remarkedly well with what we have and how we have prepared everything. That is the most important part. I wish we could feel this way the entire year. But that is what makes this time of year special.
