T'was The Night Before Christmas...

See my expression as I sit on Santa's lap. Bored, tired and unimpressed by the "hoopla" surrounding good ol' St Nick. Don't get me wrong, I've enjoyed an amazing run of expensive gifts, belt-busting plates of food and "Did ______ actually say that?" moments  at the dinner table.

But, like most adults without kids, the excitement surround Christmas has changed. I'm no longer concerned about the value of the gifts I receive or the cost of those I chose to give. When the December calendar highlights the 25th, I think about those who have nothing to look forward to but yet another lonely day.

This year, as u hustle thru the last minute details of Christmas dinner and wrap package after package, take a moment to reflect and be gratefully for everything you've been blessed with.

Tonight, my thoughts are with those without friends and family to celebrate the holidays with. Those who've had to rely on Food banks, shelters and the kindness of strangers. Those who battle addictions and Mental illness. Those who suffer from physical and verbal abuse....

Enjoy the holidays and remember...Life is short, don't miss a day.



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