December!  Christmas time is here.

One of my favorite times of the year!  Besides spring of course… People are happy and snuggled up in fuzzy sweaters in front of a glowing fire.  My eyes catch the beautiful, sparkly lights glistening all around town.  Decorations come out and the smell of Christmas trees tickle my nose.  The taste of gingerbread, eggnog and cider melts deliciously on my tongue.  All these things excite my senses.

But this time of year always brings about extreme emotions.  Immeasurable happiness and unspeakable pain.  I have so many joyous memories as well as horrifying recollections.  My father passed Dec. 15th, just a few days before Christmas.  Maybe Christmas for me is a time for remembering the past (good & bad times) and embracing the future for every surprise it may hold.  Another year has passed and lives have changed for the better, for the worse?  Who knows or cares.

As long as it changes and you live another day.  Another journey.  What an adventure!