Re: Remember the reason for the season ( and a long tome from me)

[Guest guest]

I hope you will feel much better soon, dear Jan.

Sounds like you're going to have a house full of love and fun on

Christmas. Enjoy the day!

[ ] Remember the reason for the season ( and a long

tome from me)

> My dear friends and family:

>

> I have been struck down with the flu for the past few days after

flirting with it for over a week. I think I may be coming up for air as

I feel better but still cannot overdo it. Good thing it is not over

Christmas.

>

> Janis and Jeanna, both will be here on Christmas day with the 7

grands, plus one old ex (one of the girl's ex...thank goodness not the

others)

>

> Richie is with his dad tonight and I have the house to myself. Kinda

nice for a change. Richie and Big Rich were supposed to see Lord of the

Rings three today and Richie was in that " can hardly wait " mode all

week. He will come home in the morning and go to church with me for the

Christmas program. Jeanna is in Florida, picking up her other son,

Mickie from where he has been staying in Florida since September just

before she left the Army and has been with his other grandmother. He

has learned to chatterbox since he has been there and talks non-stop.

We talked today and he wouldn't let me get a word in edgewise as he had

so much to say. It's hard to believe he will be 4 in April. Janis'

oldest boy turns 12 on Monday and he had a sleepover at the YMCA last

night where they allowed him to bring friends and celebrate his

birthday. Richie was supposed to go, however he had the flu (mild) and

had missed two days of school so thought it was best for him not to go

and be around

> other kids who might have colds or what not as he was just getting

over it. He agreed himself. He is out of school until the first Monday

after New Year's day. New Year's day is Jeanna's birthday and we have

celebrated it for the past 25 years or more at a girlfriend's in

Escondido. Her mother's birthday is January 2nd and she started this as

a potluck to celebrate the two birthdays. Her mother is 80 now but you

would never know it. The girls along with the 7 grands will be here at

my house on Christmas day to celebrate. It will be a celebration as

they have wanted to do " their own thing " for the past few years but when

I told them I was having dinner no matter what and if they didn't

come...fine...I would celebrate it by myself. Both girls accepted the

invitation with no problems...think they were ready to come home and

make this a tradition once again. The seven will be from 3 to 12 and

should have a good time when Santa comes here.

>

> The house is just about back in order as a friend that is a contractor

has been working on it for the past week and a half...squeezing me in as

he can between other jobs. He was supposed to paint all the affected

rooms today but called me and told me he has the flu (may have come from

me and Richie or the 8 and 12 year old sons he and his wife still have

at home) and would try to be here on Monday. He is really trying to get

it done before Christmas. He accidentally called my number on the speed

dial instead of a friend of ours that is my neighbor and told me he was

feeling better but figured he had lost quite a bit of weight since last

night. I know that feeling.....

>

> The weather turned overcast today and thought we might get some rain

but so far haven't. It will probably be on the chilly side tonight.

Sorry, you guys with the snow. I know it makes it look like a postcard

Christmas but I will take my desert (yeah San Diego is classified as a

desert) Christmas anytime.

>

> Have all my Christmas shopping done (what I able to do this

year)......no cards addressed yet as I haven't felt up to it. But

hoping to get some done tomorrow and Monday. My thanks to all of you

that have sent me cards, either snail mail or email, I have really

appreciated them.

>

> Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Remember the reason for the

season!

>

> I have enclosed a wonderful website here. Be sure to wait for it to

download and be prepared for the Christmas Spirit to unfold for you in a

quiet and serene way. Enjoy!

>

> With lots of Love, Hugs, and Prayers for a splendid holiday.

>

> Jan.

[Guest guest]

Jan,

I hope you feel better and the flu is gone for the holidays. Thanks for all

the beautiful websites you've sent. I really enjoy them. I hope you have a

nice holiday.

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