Merry Christmas

[debris4spike]

At long last I am getting a few minutes of time, and I hope that as the New Year approaches I shall be able to be regular visitor again.  So much of the future is settled, but still a lot up in the air.  However this post is more about Christmas ... I had hoped to post something in the last couple of days but life was hectic, and I was both exhausted and felt totally in limbo.

Thirteen weeks ago Mum, Dad & I were talking about Christmas and the vague plans for those times.  Now that Christmas is here, those weeks have paid a heavy toll on all of us, and has ended with "us 3 kids" feeling totally in limbo.

This was taken by one of the nurses at a Carol concert we went to at the home -


Christmas was still a special time.  Because of Dad, Nick and family came down Christmas Eve ... and came to me for lunch.  I had offered to cook, but they said that the chippy at the end of my road would be great.


The family in my kitchen for lunch -

Andrew, Dan, Tom & Joe with Granddad -

Nick & Brenda




Christmas Day started with a lovely walk for Jiffy and myself, then when we got back he KNEW that Santa had been to visit!

I then went to pick up Tim & Claire, and we went to Mum's grave and onto Dad. Dad was snoozy when we got there but after a cup of tea, he was bright and cheery ... it was a joy to see. We chatted, laughed, and it was a joy to see Dad being Dad again.




And so back quite late to Tim & Claire's for Christmas Dinner.

Comments

[jerusha]

I'm so glad you guys were able to have a merry Christmas, in spite of the changes and upheaval. *hugs*

[debris4spike]

It didn't feel like a proper Christmas, but it was lovely to get to see everyone, and manage a few laughs as well.

*hugs*

[deborahw37.livejournal.com]

So glad to see that, despite everything, you had a really Christmassy Christmas; so good to hear that your Dad is settled.

May 2016 be a much. much better year for you my dear, you so deserve a break (hugs))

[debris4spike]

It didn't feel like a proper Christmas, but it was lovely to get to see everyone, and manage a few laughs as well.

As I have just updated, I think we wore Dad out!

Thank you so much for your support *hugs*

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

What lovely family pictures - it is so good to see your Dad looking so happy, especially surrounded by his boys.

I hope you can take a little time to rest and get your breath back, so to speak, no that he is safe and comfortable, before the mammoth task of sorting out their bungalow begins.

[debris4spike]

It didn't feel like a proper Christmas, but it was lovely to get to see everyone, and manage a few laughs as well.

I have this week off work - although, as I have just updated, there is still loads to do at my place!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

*hugs*

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you had a good family time. It's been a whirlwind for you all and I hope things will settle down now to some routine.

[debris4spike]

It didn't feel like a proper Christmas, but it was lovely to get to see everyone, and manage a few laughs as well.

This week off work, but then I get back to a routine (I hope!)

*hugs*

[slaymesoftly.livejournal.com]

Sounds like the family has rallied to make it as merry a Christmas as possible given the circumstances lately. Great pictures!

[debris4spike]

It didn't feel like a proper Christmas, but it was lovely to get to see everyone, and manage a few laughs as well.

*hugs*

[ayinhara.livejournal.com]

Thanks for sharing your family pictures with us.

[debris4spike]

It didn't feel like a proper Christmas, but it was lovely to get to see everyone, and manage a few laughs as well.

*hugs*

[double_dutchess]

Glad to hear you had a pretty good Christmas, all things considered. Nice pictures.

[debris4spike]

It didn't feel like a proper Christmas, but it was lovely to get to see everyone, and manage a few laughs as well.

*hugs*

[auntiero.livejournal.com]

It's So good to see so many Christmas smiles! I am glad for you all. :)

Bright blessings!

[debris4spike]

It didn't feel like a proper Christmas, but it was lovely to get to see everyone, and manage a few laughs as well.

*hugs*

[cordykitten]

*waves hi* Glad to hear you've made the most of a normal Christmas that was possible.
Hope all is well.

[debris4spike]

It didn't feel like a proper Christmas, but it was lovely to get to see everyone, and manage a few laughs as well.

*hugs* and *hugs* again

I hope that you managed to find some peace in the midst of your life.

[kindredspirit75.livejournal.com]

Lovely pictures. Thanks so much for sharing.

[debris4spike]

It didn't feel like a proper Christmas, but it was lovely to get to see everyone, and manage a few laughs as well.

*hugs*

[fudgepickles.livejournal.com]

So glad Christmas went well for you after all that has happened in the last year. My holiday went well also and I am back to work today. At least we still have New Year's Day coming up!

Cheers!

[debris4spike]

It didn't feel like a proper Christmas, but it was lovely to get to see everyone, and manage a few laughs as well.

I have taken the full week off - hoped it would help me re-charge my batteries.

*hugs*