Holiday Nona!

Yes, I know it seems like I am always on holiday; but the truth is that life is just plain hectic. My mother has had some health issues and I have been traveling over 230 miles each week just to be present during some interviews that are necessary at this stage in her life. Next week promises to be more of the same! Popa had to have an epidural injection today, then another doctor's appointment this afternoon, then home for a few hours and out to dinner. Tomorrow we are off to eldest daughter's house for our family Christmas. Middle daughter will be traveling to New York next week for a residency interview and then Christmas with her sister-in-law and family. We are excited to get the hub-bub experience in parts and parcels this year. It will be fun to see all the grandchildren open their Christmas presents. I wonder if God is excited to see us experience the gifts HE has for our lives? I am sure HE is doubly delighted when we use the gifts HE has given. I want to encourage you all to be open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit this year and to use them as the Lord leads you. I made fudge, almond roca, and bon bons today. It is always enjoyable to see the labors of your hands turn out. You all realize that each one of us is the workmanship of God's hands. I wish you all the joy of knowing Christ this year. The Nona of five adorable and excited grandchildren.