11:06AM -- As I'm sure you know, Christmas just isn't the same this year. I haven't bothered to decorate outside like I normally do. I haven't put out my usual decorations inside either. I rarely plug in the lights on the tree that Larry bought for us on our first Christmas 9 years ago. The 2 ornaments I bought are hanging on the tree, but that's not decked out like I usually trim it. I can't even get Christmas cards out this year. So, if I miss you, please don't feel as though I slighted you. I'm just having a hard time. Know that in my heart I'm sending you Christmas wishes.
A girl friend called and asked me to go out with her last night. I didn't even know the band I work with was playing, and I haven't seen them in over 3 months. It was good to see them again. They all hugged me and said everyone was asking if the other had heard anything from me. They had missed me and were happy to see me out again. We are like family...brothers and sister. The band plays all the great music of the 60s and 70s from classic rock, disco, funk, soul and some country. I had a good time with Martha, the band and another friend, Molly.
As promised, here's a picture of our Christmas tree. The gold ornament about center of the tree is the one that holds a picture of Larry and me taken this past summer when Alyson, Justin and the children were here. The one with the verse on it is near the top of the tree but is hard to pick out. Just in case I fail to make it back before Christmas, we wish each of you a Merry Christmas.
A girl friend called and asked me to go out with her last night. I didn't even know the band I work with was playing, and I haven't seen them in over 3 months. It was good to see them again. They all hugged me and said everyone was asking if the other had heard anything from me. They had missed me and were happy to see me out again. We are like family...brothers and sister. The band plays all the great music of the 60s and 70s from classic rock, disco, funk, soul and some country. I had a good time with Martha, the band and another friend, Molly.Then I had to come home. When I go to bed, I always tell Larry goodnight and that I love him. I can hear his "Goodnight, babe. I love you too" in my head. And I always end up crying myself to sleep...the norm for me lately. I usually spray his Drakkar on my pillows and hug them.
My mom is after me to come up to my sister's again today to go to the Moose in Charlottesville with all of them tonight. I actually have plans to meet friends at Cattle Annie's here in town, but I'm leaning towards going to my sister's. If I go, I won't be home until sometime Sunday, about mid-day. And mom and I will go by the cemetery on our way home. I don't know what I'm going to do yet. Both of the boys have to work today (different hours), so I'll have to take Chris (David) to work. Richard will pick him up. Then, Chris has to work 6 hours on Sunday. Richard is off.
As promised, here's a picture of our Christmas tree. The gold ornament about center of the tree is the one that holds a picture of Larry and me taken this past summer when Alyson, Justin and the children were here. The one with the verse on it is near the top of the tree but is hard to pick out. Just in case I fail to make it back before Christmas, we wish each of you a Merry Christmas.
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Thanks for the update. Merry x-mas. I'm used to getting his call on x-mas so it is difficult time for all. We love you. Sam, Gabe, Kevin, and TL
Thanks for the note, Kevin. I know it has to be hard for each of you. I actually thought about calling all of you, but knew how reminescent that would be of your dad's calls, so decided against it. We love all of you and think of you often.
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