barbara, we cannot help but want to have a peacefilled holiday. I sat at the church I have belonged to since 1973. I saw families that I have watched grow up over the years. the parents my age...the kids my kids' ages. their kids were with them, they looked healthy. I imagined them going home to a nice brunch. I know that there are most likely things about these people that I do not know. their heartaches, problems etc.
in my mind I just wanted someone to cook for, kids running around, my sons and good wives for my sons. not gonna happen any time soon.
I decided instead to be thankful for what I DO have. my home, my health, my sons are alive and my grandson was chewing a tootsie roll as he said "hi Nunny" on the phone. I could go on and on about the small blessings. it makes me appreciate the life I do have and forget the stuff I wished I had.
