Christmas has come and gone, but the feeling will last forever, it was so great to spend time with the family that was here. It just seems like we will never all be together at the same time, but in our heart we have them with us. Times have been good and yet hard. We have had fairly good health, but the year has had its ups and downs, not everything has gone as planned, but we have all seemed to weather the storm. Its great to see the little kids, express their belief and to be excited over the smallest thing. To have them get along has been the best present ever. I miss the other grandkids and must finish a project for them that I just barely got started. Life with the little ones is what life is about. I miss my mom, she truely loved Christmas and always had the spirit with her. Memories of my dads passing at this time of year were renewed when my friends father passed away. Its amazing how much influence our parents have in our life, even after death. I hope to have a great new year and hope all of you do too. My love to all my family, both near and far, and to my friends who have helped me over the hard times.