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We all need to remember the true meaning of Christmas. Jesus Christ was Born. Hallelujah!! (The Creche in our home)
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Dear Blog Friends, A belated Merry Christmas to you. I hope that you had a good Christmas --even though it was probably very different this year. George and I have stayed healthy --and we work hard to continue staying healthy!
Today's post will show all of the JOYS and BLESSINGS I have experienced this Christmas Season --even in 2020, with all of our changes. The key: STAY POSITIVE!!!!
I hope you enjoy this post --as much as I enjoyed writing it for you.
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On December 6, 2020, George and I drove to Murfreesboro, Tennessee to have lunch with George's daughter, Kelly, and his sister, Janet. We had a wonderful lunch and great conversation at Cheddar's Restaurant. (NOTE: This picture of George and Kelly was taken in December, 2019--because, in my excitement, I forgot to take any pictures of this year's visit... ha)
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On Dec.14 and 15, we visited the Biltmore Home and Gardens in Asheville, NC for their marvelous "Christmas at Biltmore". This has become a tradition for us--and it 'makes' our Christmas --if you know what I mean! (This picture was taken in the Antler Hill Village area when we were walking after dark and enjoying the beautiful lights/decorations in that area.)
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On December 20 ---two of my sons (Bert and Mark) and Mark's sweetheart, Robin, came to our home to celebrate Christmas with us... (Thanks to Robin and George for remembering to take pictures of their visit.)
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Robin and Mark, feeling great after struggling with Covid last month!!! Prayers for all people who have been and are being affected by that wicked Virus. Most of us know people who know someone who had/has it. Right now, I have a Granddaughter in Texas who has the virus, and a good friend, also in Texas, who has Covid.... SCARY and SAD!
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Robin is like a daughter to me. She's the most caring/giving person I know. Mark is SO lucky to have her in his life. SO AM I!!!!!!
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On December 21st, George and I drove to Chattanooga to see my 3rd and youngest son, Jeff, and his beautiful wife, Dawn. We met at Jeff's workplace, and then drove to Panera Bread for lunch and conversation. It had been a long time since we have seen them --so it was FANTASTIC to see them on the 21st. TWO AWESOME PEOPLE!!!! (Picture was from Christmas 2019 --since again, for the millionth time, I was too excited and forgot to take a picture... Geeshhhh.)
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If these little Cuties in their Christmas "Jammies" won't make you smile at Christmas (even in 2020), then nothing will!!!! These are my Great Granddaughters: Roni --age about 1 1/2, and Vivian --almost age 3!!!! They live in Eastern Virginia... Aren't they adorable?
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I have about 27 Willow Tree figurines in my collection --but I've never had nor seen this one. This is a music box named PROMISE. See the little video below (if it works)!
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On Christmas Eve --and most of the day on Christmas Day---we had snow!!!!! SO --for the first time since 2010, we had a WHITE CHRISTMAS... (Talk about making ME happy!!!! ha)
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Do you see our SHIRTS? They are SO appropriate for 2020!!!! This will be a year that most of us will talk about for many years to come. BUT--as you can see from the pictures in this post, we always managed to find some JOY this year even when we had to drive to find it!!!!!! Merry QUARANTINE Christmas to you!!!!!!
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I thank God every single minute for this wonderful man in my life. He makes every day like Christmas for me!!!!! May God Bless my awesome husband, George.
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WELL--enough for today!!!!! When I began working on this blog, I knew that I couldn't possibly talk about ALL of the things I loved about Christmas this year, (yes---even in 2020)... SO --I just hit the 'highlights'... First and most important: The
Birth of Jesus Christ (which is why we celebrate this holiday)... Then comes my love for George Adams, my
HUSBAND for almost 20 years. Next is my love for
FAMILY... I'm glad we got to see all of our family except George's son in FL.
I hope you had a MERRY Christmas --even in 2020, and I hope you stayed FAR AWAY from the terrible Covid Virus. Instead of having family ALL together this year, the 3 different SMALL groups we saw gave us the opportunity to have THREE Christmas Celebrations with Family instead of one.
George and I have been SO careful --due to Covid --and we have always worked hard to find joy through this unbelievable year.
Hope all of you had a very special Christmas --whatever you were able to do this year, and let's all PRAY that 2021 is a much better year (although they are saying that the Covid Virus will be with us until late spring)... Let's stay patient and careful!!!
Hugs,
Betsy💝💛💚💕
21 comments:
Hello, Betsy,
You are blessed with a beautiful family, lovely photos. I wish you, George and your family all the best in 2021. Happy & healthy New Year to you and yours!
I enjoyed your Christmas post and love the attitude you have. So many people spent this holiday season feeling sorry for themselves and all the things they couldn't do. They wasted the precious moments that could have been spent being grateful for the good things in their life.
This is a fantastic post about your Christmas celebrations! I did the same thing about not taking pictures at one of our gatherings with the grandchildren. Seems like we were enjoying their presence as they opened their presents!
Even though families have not all gotten together at one time, the great news is it has made the Christmas Season go a bit longer since we spread it out over a couple/few days rather than just one!
This is a wonderful post about the great Christmas memories we have from 2020. And the fact that you were able to enjoy a white Christmas makes it even more memorable!
What a fun time you've had. Ours has been quite a bit more quiet! lol But I love hearing that you've enjoyed this season and hope we all stay healthy in the year to come! Sweet hugs from Florida, Diane
You managed a wonderful Christmas in spite of the dreaded Covid. Good that you and your family are all well and my--look at that snow. I am so envious of that.
Hi Betsy. You and George have such great attitudes. Looks like you had a wonderful, family holiday despite the challenges. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the new year!
COVID has been hitting hard in my small community. Bob and I spent the Christmas holiday just the two of us. New Years will be the same. We learned on the day after Christmas that a dear friend’s mother had passed away that day from COVID.
I enjoyed reading about your family visits and looking at the pictures that you shared.
Glad you had a fine Christmas and I know you were elated with a snow fix.
What a beautiful post Betsy. I enjoyed reading about how you were able to experience a Christmas full of God's blessings even in the midst of Covid. I pray that you and George remain safe and healthy my dear friend.
Blessings,
Betsy
PS-We had a white Christmas too!
Hi Betsy! i am so glad you have had a good Christmas, despite everything. And I am so glad that Mark & robin have recovered!! That is the best christmas gift of all. Your shirts are so funny, but the color is beautiful. YES, your music box video works!
Betsy, Just the two of us for Christmas. Nearest family members are in St. Louis MO and Omaha NE plus with family members still working and younger folks still somewhat out and about, safety came first and we stayed put. We are eagerly looking forward to safer times in 2021. Looks like you had a great Christmas. We did too albeit without family! Stay Safe and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
We have had a nice Christmas except that one daughter and family couldn't be with us except over FaceTime. As soon as we get our vaccinations we will drive to see them in Buffalo. Their 3 year old daughter is so savvy she even said to me last night during our story time that we need to get the vaccine before we come.
Always lovw to see what you have been into. Stay safe and well in the New Year and I love your blog..
Glad you got your snow!
It is good to see the happy time you were able to have. Unfortunately we will remember this year for a long time.
That was such an uplifting post. Merry Christmas!
Hi Betsy. So enjoyed this post and have missed visiting your blog.
So glad you and your family had a Merry Christmas! We had a blessed holiday as well.
Hugs,
Marie
Hello Betsy
A wonderful warm and loving post from you.
Beautiful photographs.
I am so pleased you had a good December and Christmas.
Eddie and I enjoyed ours although it was different with the regulations that are current here in the UK.
Taking time to wish you and your wonderful husband all good things for 2021 and yes stay positive!
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
So glad that you had as good as Christmas as possible in these hard times. Your photos just ooze with love. All the best for 2021
Awww! Lovely! Wishing you and George a year filled with good things.
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