December 24, 2014

It was the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse ... okay, maybe a few creatures were stirring, but somebody had to get the last of the preparations done. The girls didn't get to bed until after 21:00 (9pm), and that is late for them. I guess we could have pushed and gotten them to go to bed earlier, but that just didn't feel right tonight. Linda is still running around taking care of the last little things, just like when Jason was back at home with his brothers. She is happy and feeling like this is the way it is supposed to be - normal, if you will.

I actually began the day with a quick 15 mile ride (only took an hour), and Linda was getting some early morning exercise in as well. Because George is here, the girls have another adult to go to with questions, and both Stacy and Jackie think their Uncle George is great fun. This also gives us a little bit of a chance to take care of some last minute stuff, without worrying about hiding stuff from the girls.

We had a very nice dinner, that was relaxed and loaded with all kinds of conversation. Later in the evening I helped the girls create their cards for Daddy, and both of them did an outstanding job. I really didn't have to do much to help Stacy, she is developing so well. Tomorrow should be a fun day, filled with all kinds of things, and I probably won't be putting a post out tomorrow. Thank you, for all the continued support and prayers. Take care and stay positive.

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  1. LynnDecember 25, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
    What a powerful passage! This is my prayer for you!
    Psalms 107:28-31 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

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