Mail time

Christmas is forever, not for just one day, for loving, sharing, giving are not to put away,
like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box put upon a shelf. The good you do for others is good you do yourself... - Norman Wesley Brooks

Connor has received his third anonymous gift this week (Thank you for the awesome gifts anonymous sender(s)!). Greg of course has been racking his brain trying to figure out who they're from, but it is clear they are from "someone who cares".

I also wanted to send out a big Hug and Thank you to our friend Stella. In lieu of birthday gifts her generous family collected donations on behalf of Connor's DVD player project, he was able to purchase two more DVD's players. A big thank you to Stella's friends and family!

Another big thank you to everyone who has purchased his cards and made donations. Those children and families will be so appreciative.

Connor has a big weekend planned. On Saturday we are attending a live theater performance of a Christmas Carol, and on Sunday Connor is going to a Christmas Party with Chemo Pal Nick (both sponsored by CCA). Both will be great opportunities for him to meet other children affected by Cancer.

Although this tragedy has affected us this year, my heart feels so full. I feel closer to family, friends, strangers, just life in general. So many things touch my heart every day. I appreciate so many more things.

We received some unsettling news from Greg's work, there will be some layoffs. It's not clear how many,when, or who at this time. Greg's co-workers have always been so kind to us, they were some of the 1st to welcome us to this community. He works with many kind and compassionate people. We understand that times are hard for many businesses, and people right now. We hope and pray that these times will get better, and we can offer what we can for those in need.

Now that I'm a mom I realize how important it is to create new traditions as well as honor some of the old during this holiday Season. For this month I've marked some activities that I would like our family to share during the season.

What about you? What are some of your traditions?

Today's Tradition: Making an Ornament
Something funny Connor said: "Mom I LOVE playing Star Wars with you, It's sooooo much easier to win, than when I play against Dad".
The best part of my day: Looking at old photos with Connor. We came across a photo of my wedding dress during my fitting and he said "Mom, you looked so beautiful in that dress, you should wear that more often"