Christmas in January

Clayton went to the office yesterday to take care of some business with our treasurer and also to pick up any mail that may have come for us. The box was full of Christmas cards, finally delivered to our box! Some of them had December dates for having arrived at the post office here. It was fun reading all the cards, newsletters and getting caught up with friends from various places. We have one friend who will send out her "Christmas" letter in April - a tradition for her now after years of doing it! It was so good to hear about new grandchildren, see some pictures of friends who seem to be SO much older than we are from the looks of their pictures! Some items were sad as people wrote of loved ones who had died during the year or other events that caused grief. Life has a way of keeping on for all of us bringing us joy as well as pain. I am glad to be reminded that we all share in the process. People come into our lives at different times and often remain around for the whole journey. What pleasure our family and friends bring us. I am so thankful for good friends and family!