CHRISTMAS AT THE NEALS

Christmas 2010
We have had a lot of sadness the end of 2010.  With the loss of Jana and Sam.  You think your heart will never mend, but in time the sadness will lighten up and we will find things in our life to smile about.  We have 3 new grand children a boy and two girl that are a real joy. 
We have cut way back on Christmas this year and I really think the kids didn't even notice.  They  have so much more then we did as kids.  But times are changing and I suppose that is life in general.  We had our Christmas the weekend before Christmas so the kids didn't have to travel on Christmas.  It just isn't the same.  I keep thinking we have missed the big day with all the excitement and laughter.  I have always loved Christmas the best of all holidays, but this year the joy is  gone.  Next year we will do it around Christmas or after Christmas so the excitement is still there.
I am waiting for the first snow I love the snow and watching the dogs play in it and the cat look so funny when she is out in it and can't find a dry way back in to the warm house.  The snow seems to purify the earth and give it a blank canvas for nature to work on.  I hope anyone that reads this has a nice Christmas and the New Year 2011 hold all there dreams.