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December ~ love, loss and memories.
Are you ready for the Festive Season?
No matter how hard we try to make Christmas special
we cannot be prepared or predict what might happen.
Christmas has always been one of my favourite holidays.
Family, friends, giving to others, baking, bright lights and song.
It's never been a picture postcard storybook Christmas
but that is what makes it special
we try
but
because we are human things can go sideways...
This past weekend we went over to the cottage and rode on the Salish Orca.
(our regular ferry is out for annual maintenance)
While we were driving onto the ferry my husband's cellphone rang
it was the nurse from the care home.
Mr. HB's mom, who is 100, took a turn.
The next morning
my husband boarded an early ferry and returned to town...
his mother passed away within a few minutes after he arrived.
We have lost our beloved matriarch
the last of the long lived Scottish family.
It is the end of an era...
Elaine lead a long and rich life
she was a spunky woman,
"a force to be reckoned with"
her gifts and talents were many
she will be missed by all of us.
I feel blessed to have met her when I was fifteen
she taught me so much...
she was generous with her time, fiercely loyal to her family,
she shared so many wonderful things with all of us
her tried and true recipes
boat skills, crocheting, card games,
how to live within a budget
everything from hostessing tips to the full on turkey feast.
She will be missed...
Fortunately we all have many years of great memories to recall.
I am confident that they will help comfort and sustain us
in the days and weeks ahead.
I made a pasta dinner for my husbands' return to the island.
I knew that he would need a warm hug and a hot meal.
We rely on comfort food to help soothe us in times of distress.
We hunkered down in the cottage as the skies grew dark and ominous...
The weekend weather was very stormy...
rain pelting sideways with powerful gusty winds
the seas churned up with choppy waves covered in white caps.
I started reading this new book by Beatrice Colin...
it is set in Paris around the time that the Eiffel Tower was under construction.
We spent most days quietly thinking of her
reminding each other of our favourite memories.
Laughing and weeping.
We were cozy and warmed by the fire
while outside the storms raged on...
We ventured out when there was a break in the rain...
for a welcome breath of fresh salty air.
We went to the Chocolate Shop where Mr. HB enjoyed a rich hot chocolate
I opted for a salted caramel mocha...
I've never tasted one before today!
(it was so tasty!)
I purchsed some of their delicious chcolates for a few people on our Christmas list.
Dessert in a mug.
Looking to the light...
Holding fast to the memories of Christmases past
when all our loved ones were gathered...
several generations at the tables
wearing our paper hats from the Xmas crackers
an older family member saying grace
before
we dined on turkey and all the trimmings.
This year there are many empty chairs...
we will gather around
in their memory
and
toast to them.
Wishing you a Very Happy Holiday Season.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
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