at least a dusting of it. It has accumulated on the car and on the ground. I am being selfish and wishing for more, but it is a nice start. I want about 4-6 inches solid. I recognize that will take a LOT of precipitation. I just have to bide my time. Be patient.
Gift making is coming along. I can't say what I am making - that might spoil the surprise. They are about half-way finished. Two more things to do and the ones to ship will be done. December is really busy for us - three birthdays and Christmas makes for a lot of "doing". Still, there is a joy in the season - a "conspiracy of love". The tree is trimmed and house decorated, the lights up. Not "fancy" but full of memories. This will be our first Christmas without any of the kids at home. One is headed to Puerto Rico for the holidays with the wife's family. Youngest will come home from college to his sister's for Christmas. Daughter will probably cook dinner for Christmas (though I think the menu will be steaks and crab-legs, not turkey.) We are talking about a "mountain" style Christmas dinner - venison and quail (if I can find the quail), with wild rice, corn casserole, and cornbread.
Times are hard for many here in the mountains - few jobs and expenses for food and fuel rising. Many heat their homes with propane and that is hard to afford. Many lack transportation and have trouble securing basic necessities. Parents will go hungry so their kids don't have to. They are hard-working people who don't really grumble much, hold on to their pride and their faith. We must count our blessings and realize that our Savior came from humble beginnings. If he had come here in this time, these would be the people he came to, to live among. He honors their simple lives and the beauty of their work. We should, too.
Off for coffee and then work. And hoping for more snow, gently falling.
Be Blessed,
Kim
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