Changes

Things are changing so fast in our lives and some of it is not good. Things like not having our entire family together for Christmas. Elizabeth has chosen to stay in Trinidad not only to graduate with her class but she will be having Christmas with Derek and his family. This will be the first Christmas we won't be seeing her face on Christmas morning. I knew this day would come eventually, I know someday the kids have to leave the nest. I just didn't think it would come before she turned 18.

I know what it is like to share this time of the year with the extended family. I had to split my time with David's family and mine before. I know that eventually all three of my kids will be married and will be spending holidays with their extended family. I want that for each of them. It is just too darn early for me to be in full acceptance mode of this change. I am not ready for empty nest syndrome...LOL!

The one good thing about this holiday season will be that for the first time in several years, we won't be traveling to spend it with my family here in Aurora. It means not having to worry about the weather, the crazies on the road and whether or not we can make it back in time to work.

It is also very hard to be jolly at this time with no money to be able to give the gifts we would love to give. I know that this is a time to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, I am doing that will all my might. But, I would also love to be able to participate in the giving not only to my family but to others who might be less fortunate than we are. Yes, there are others who are worse off than we are and I pray someone is going to help them get thru this time, like my family is helping us.

Change is good and it is bad but most of all it is necessary.

God Bless Everyone!