On Christmas Eve Ron cooked prime rib and Eli joined us for dinner. Eli, for those of you who don't know, is our youngest son – informally adopted in 1997 when he was 16 going on 17. With no one to care for him – he needed love and critical guidance to grow up to be the fine Man he is today. He has a wonderful spirit and a big heart. We are very proud of him. He shared gifts with us on Christmas Eve and then spent Christmas Day with his Aunt and Uncle of his biological family.
Ron got his special requests plus a few extra's. I got my request for the most unique and beautiful decorative item ever!
I saw this Beautiful Globe at "Interior By Design", the store that Ron does work for. It was an outrageous request for me to make – but My Ron made it happen. It will delight me for as long as I live and the World Turns.
The "Mova globe" contains a strong magnet inside to interact with the earth's magnetic field. It is powered by tiny solar cells that cause it to turn from sunrise to sunset. It can also be powered by indoor lights in the evening. It is magical to watch my earth turn. It makes me smile and remember to recycle and be kind to my Sacred Mother Earth!
Christmas Morning we opened our stockings and then Mike and Cynthia came upstairs and shared the most wonderful and generous gifts. People that you love in life need to be near at Christmas. It is the love energy that fills the heart with the Love that Christmas Celebrates.
Mike and Cynthia prepared the Turkey to take to our dinner Christmas afternoon. My daughter and son-in-law hosted the best party ever! The house was decorated beautifully and the dinner was grand – pulled off without stress – and perfectly planned.
The most amazing surprise of all occurred just as we pulled into the driveway of my daughter's home. I saw a green pickup pull up across the street. At first I wondered "why is he parking there?" Then I thought "That really looks like Ernie!" It couldn't be Ernie because his family doesn't celebrate Christmas and he lives hundreds of miles away in Moses Lake. Then I knew – it WAS ERNIE! What a grand surprise. He had come a long way to spend Christmas with his Salem family. He made the evening so much fun.
It was almost complete – my son Tim was ill and stayed in bed and his wife Marilyn went to her parent's home. But it was a wonderful time! Thank You to all who kept the secret and shared the Love this Christmas!
I had a very special Joy in taking my Son Tim to the movie "Avatar" for his birthday. He still wasn't feeling great but he was not contagious so we walked arm in arm toward the theater. I said "I had a date with you 47 years ago that wasn't quite so much fun!" What a joy he is in my life. Now he is a good friend – sometimes coaching me in spiritual and emotional matters. We share deep thoughts and common passions. We are both very lucky. Thanks for showing up Tim! Many Happy Returns!
Forty Years Ago
When I think of all the friends and family that I love, and who LOVE me I am a cup overflowing. Life is good and joyous! Heaven is Here Now if you notice! Thank you all for being here with me.
Wishing you all a Happy New Year!
3 comments:
Sounds like a wonderful Christmas! I so wish we could have been there as well. We did have a great time with my brother up north, with tons of snow and very cold weather. I was fortunate to have the opportunity so visit with some old friends from my childhood. The children were happy to spend time with their cousins. Lots of love to all of you. Maria
Happy New Year - Make it a good
"creative one". Love YA
Betty
Happy New Year to you Ron and Betty. Glad to hear Ron is doing well and you two are enjoying life. Many blessings to you.
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