This weekend we tran...

This weekend we transformed the house for Christmas. Marge crafts and makes baskets for fellow 7th grade teacher's birthdays and she has two this month so I did most of the decorating. What a day: we've had 36 Christmas celebrations as husband and wife. Our tree reflects those. So many ornaments have positive histories behind them. As we've traveled, we have bought ornaments to remind us of our travels, and I found myself enjoying so many pleasant memories. There have been some highly emotional Christmas's too, and yes, we bought ornaments then and I remembered those too. The holidays for many is a very difficult time. For me, it's about enjoyment, reconnecting, reenergizing, and counting blessings... and now it's cementing even more as I reflect on our family's lives and those the Rigsby's have touched. Celebrate the holiday of your blessed choice. What a gift! Enjoy the days ahead. With the spirit of peace, love, and harmony, Dave

How fortunate you are to have found someone you can spend a lifetime with who can, and is willing to share your memories and work together for something. A rare thing indeed, Dave darling - give your wife an extra kiss tonight and remember all those of us who so deeply want what you are so fortunate to have. loveya, nan

Hi Dave! I just love your posts. You are so uplifting. I love the holidays but I know they are hard for many. I remember those tough years, the Christmas after my father passed away, the first one after my divorce when I was no longer a "couple" and felt so out of place and alone. But time heals, and new memories emerge and we grow in the journey of life. I do love the holidays, the traditions old and new. And I love to some nights just sit and look at the tree...... Merry Christmas to you all here. Debbie