Thursday, December 25, 2008

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Well, I made it. Christmas morning and I'm still standing. Last year was too much and I just avoided the holiday. But this year, because she loved it so much, I jumped back into the water the best I could. I baked cookies. I went to parties. I hosted coworkers, and even created my online Christmas journal for you all to suffer through, my own special Advent Calendar From Hell.

And even though I didn't write about it every day, my lily girl has never been more than an inch away. There have been times when I didn't know how to keep going, but she never stopped and that has kept me more or less on track.

For Patsy, for my family in Michigan, for anyone missing a loved one today, and for all of you who keep me going, here is my Christmas wish for you- the most perfect voice with the most heartfelt Christmas song of all time:




Merry Christmas!

Love,

Jeff
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3 comments:

rptrcub said...

I hope you had a good holiday, despite everything that's happened and how hard it is to have a holiday without someone so dear to you. Here's to the best to you in 2009.

December 27, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Anonymous said...

Note to self:

Add this author to the don't check if you don't want the "what he been wailing about" raccoon eyes common to those who read blogs at work when due in a meeting 3o seconds prior.

Seriously though great post, song nothing but less than perfect, your overall tone reads strong.

January 6, 2009 at 7:15 AM
BigAssBelle said...

this christmas season was something to be gotten through, and then the miracle of a truly lovely christmas eve and day with my family.

it will get better as the years pass. you honor your beloved lily girl with your memories and i am grateful that you share them with us.

January 13, 2009 at 6:25 AM

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