During this Holiday Season I’ve learned that I have to pace myself a lot better than I have in the past. I hope this will not always be the case, but for now it is. We decided not get so wrapped up in all the hoopla of the Holidays. For the most part, I think we succeeded! And I am grateful. I only had several days that I was down and out, but that is a lot better than it could have been!
Ben and Leah were here for Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. When Leah was growing up, we would sleep by the Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve. We would watch White Christmas and eat cookies and milk. Even though married, she asked if we could do that again this year. It was fun for all of us.
On Christmas morning, Gail surprised me with a beautiful quilt. I had seen this quilt last year and wanted it, but because of all our rising medical bills felt that we shouldn’t spend the money for it. Gail, however, had a different opinion. He ordered it and bought it for me as a surprise. It took them 8 months to do the quilting as it is all done by hand. It really is a work of art. Every time I look at it I am reminded of a man’s love for his wife and all that it stands for in my mind. Thank you Gail!!
This is where I am totally blown away that Gail had done this for me. The look on my face tells the whole story.
This design is called The Pyramids. Depending on how the light shines on this, the design changes. It actually look 3-D. He asked them to embroider, into one of the corners, my initials, Gail’s initials and our wedding date. 2007 was our 30th anniversary and he wanted this quilt to be for that as well as for Christmas.
I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and we look forward to 2008 with much anticipation and joy.
Love you all!
