My grandmother used to say that. And I'm feeling it right now. I didn't know how hard Christmas would be this year. My mama is in the grocery store in the stacks of canned tart cherries, she's in the fudge I will make tomorrow, and she's in Walgreens in the candy and gum aisle. And then there's my dad who I could knock things around with. And he's no longer a phone call away. I know having parents into their 90s is a blessing, but I just miss them. And I suspect that the other big losses I had this year in two close friends dying and the loss of sweet Ellie have compounded my somber attitude. And then there's other stuff that is just too pitiful to mention. Heck, yeah, I have a million things to be thankful for. And my kids and grandkids are the best. Then there's Clark who is really special. But I can still be a little bummed out at this time of year, right? And did I mention that I miss mom? When Hattie was with us two weeks ago, we talked about her "Mamaw". She said, " Mimi, heaven is far far away." Yes it is, Hattie. Yes it is.
 |
| "And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy spirit who was given to us" Romans 5:5 |
