Good Morning and Welcome to Sunday the 27th day of November, 2016.
The sky is overcast, no frost on the cars and little snow on the lawns.
When one is writing a tribute to a loved one who has passed; you want to make sure that you get things just right, and say what you want to say, and
not miss anything.
In years gone by I have written Eulogies for my Grandmother, Nephew and then my Brother.
I wrote an tribute to our Penny who passed away just this past March, somedays it seems like yesterday, and others it seems like years.
Elton, our beloved guy was my first grand-puppy and he warmed my heart right from the beginning.
I will continue working on my tribute to him and will share when it is time.
In the meantime, life goes on and I know that ….
In everything that I have done over the past few days he is right there in my thoughts.
One thing I know that both Elton and Penny will never be forgotten.
This Christmas will be different without Elton and Penny for sure.
Milo will keep us hopping as he is the new addition, and is very much still a puppy at about three months now.
Bad Grandma, I have forgotten his actual birthdate – guess I had better write him down on our Birthday Calendar.
So it will be Alvin and Milo for now.
I am certain that the kids will adopt another pup (likely grown though) as Milo needs company.
Heaven knows there are so many pups out there that need a good home.
Any pup coming to live with my kids will have the best home ever.
The kids love them, and treat with them with respect and kindness.
So with Christmas right around the corner there are so many things to do.
I have put the tree and decorated the house both inside and out.
I have the Christmas Cards on the kitchen table ready to be written up.
The letter – yes that still has to be done – to say hello to folks and let them know what we have been doing in 2016.
Baking over the next few weeks.
Still a few things to do.
We have opted out of the gift giving this year between me and the kids.
We are not like the KRANKS and going on a cruise.
More like we are blessed, and do not need much so instead we will do some things.
Perhaps take in a local performance of “A Christmas Carol.”
Give to the less fortunate from children to seniors, and in between.
At our office, my department is giving special requested items to two seniors.
Sometimes I think they are the forgotten ones at Christmas.
Often times without family or friends they have no one except the staff at the homes where they live.
Let us not forget them this holiday season.
Remember the best gift of all is to give.
This morning my daughter is coming over so I must get going and prepare the pancakes.
I love making pancakes for her …..
I hope that you and your family are doing well.
Take Care.
Special Hello to: Everyone and Merry Christmas to You All.
Always, Carol and Alvin
My New Life @ 51 