Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas Ya'll! Hope you are all enjoying this holiday season. I'm very glad to be done with school for the next two weeks, it has been nice to have no big plans and being able to sleep in and get some rest.

Cathy flys in tomorrow afternoon and I think we are all ready and excited to see her. From the time she gets in we will be busy getting things ready for Thursday as Christmas with the Kindrick's will be held at their house. Me, Jerimiah and Griffin (our dog) will be spending the night over there tomorrow night and it should be fun. For me, this marks a new milestone as I truly believe this is the first Christmas not to be spent with anyone from my side of the family. My dad and Brenda will be in Fairfax, my sister will be in Thailand and the rest of the family scattered throughout as they normal are.

This time of the year can always be the hardest for me. Mom's birthday is December 7 and then follow that up with Christmas. She loved this time of the year. Or seemed too and always stressed her self way out with making sure she got just the right presents for everyone. That was the type of person she was. In all her suffering and trials that she went through, she was always more concerned with caring for others and thinking about others. We were very lucky. I remember taking many trips back and forth, especially when she could not drive anymore so that she could get all her shopping complete for me, my sister and dad. I guess this is why this time of year has now become so special to me. Although it has been 4 years since Mom has been gone, it is still hard. But the good memories that come with past holiday's make me smile and remember all the good times we all shared together. Whether we were home in Sioux Center, or stuck in a blizzard on our way to North Dakota, the memories will be there forever.

So I end with wishing you all a Merry Christmas and enjoy this time. Whether you are at home or gathering around with your families, I wish you all safe travels and good memories!

Love,

Sara and Jerimiah