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I was very surprised when Christmas day came,  I was totally expecting it to be a very sad day for the girls and I.  Until my youngest son called on Christmas morning and told me to get the girls and myself ready to go to his house.  Since we do not have transportation he said that he would be over to pick us up.  Talk about last minute!  So, we ended up having a very nice Christmas!!

I did not have all of my children together, but I at least was able to spend the day with two of them under the same roof.  The girls enjoyed the chance to play with their cousin.  He is 3 yrs. old.  They opened presents and played with their new toys.  When they were bored with the toys, they went and played with the dogs or their cousin, or both.  They also enjoyed the back yard, as they have alot of wildlife that comes to eat.  We seen many different types of birds, chipmunks, and a rabbit. 

I was blessed in many ways this holiday and will always be grateful for my youngest son coming through.  I had not planned on going to my sons because I was holding out for hope that some of the others were going to be able to make it.  The girls never knew it was anything but a wonderful Christmas day!!  After we returned home that evening they received a surprise and their mother came home, she had been away for a little while. 

Now that Christmas has past, I am looking forward to the New Year, I have many resolutions for myself and am determined to stick to them.  I need to remember that one of the most important elements is faith.