Had a great time this morning at DanaMarie and Brian's.  Just doing ordingary things..that's always my favorite...goofing off... around the house...or out grocery shopping.  The kidss are great...and Buckeye is a total sweetheart.

This afternoon at 2...left for Lexington with DanaMarie, Brian and Buckeye.  Enjoyed time at Pam and Barry's with the family.  Dinner was delicious.  That southern girl can really cook!

I am soooooooooo thankful...both girls married into wonderful families that truly cherish "their" families.  I did feel bad for Pam.  She had worked all week...was sick... felt miserable...and still set a beautiful table...and prepared a wonderfulChristmas Dinner for everybody.  Having done that over the years...I certainly felt for her.

Fell alseep last night with the computer on my lap...and Buckeye in bed with me.  DanaMarie is up...running on the treadmill before she heads into University Hosp. to work 7am-7pm.  She's on-call the 24th and 25th at the VA.  Say a prayer that she doesn't have to go in.

After being on call Friday night at the base...delivering 6 babies...Sissy slept a few hours and then drove from Langley to Salem, In. I'll drive to Salem today to be with the Leis family.  Linda is doing their Christmas today so Sis could be with them. Bruce will drive in tomorrow from Columbus.

Hope all is well on your end...God bless and safe travels. Much love, Sue

Arrived safe and sound. The drive was easy...dry pavement all the way. It took 10 1/2 hours....longer I'm sure because it was dark...and I got a ticket last time. Hence, had to slow down a bit.

DanaMarie and Brian looked great. Buckeye is my buddy...and is in bed with me ....where he'll stay all night. Such a love.

Am bushed...........all for now. More tomorrow.
Merry Christmas from the beautiful Bluegrass State

More tomorrow.
Love, Sue

Done today at 4p.m.  ...a little rest and then off to Louisville.  I had considered driving part way tonight and then finish tomorrow.  However, DanaMarie and Brian have plans in Cinci...and I can use the time in the morning to get things wrapped up around here, and then drive. It should work out well.

No big news from today. Did a couple of arrangements that go for $200.00 each. Really enjoy doing them.

Looking forward to seeing the kids...........and the weather looks like it is going to cooperate! Yeah! Thankful for that.

Til tomorrow night from Louisville...
Since you're a little old for visions of sugar plums...I'll just with you a good night of much deserved and welcome sleep...especially this time of year!
Take care.............Love, Sue

Tonight went great. The single moms and kids were delighted. Considering it's the first time we've done anything quite like this...it went really well. In addition to the usual dinner together...we had gifts...devotions...and Birthday Cake for Jesus. I think they were touched by the amount of care and support that was extended to them. For myself...I was thankful to be a part of things. Slowly...they are opening up and responding. Tonight I shared a little about our Christmas traditions at home...and that we would be using the flannel graph that I used with the girls each year as we read Luke 2:1-20. Quietly, one of them asked if I would share my story with the group.p

Tomorrow will be a full day...and busy! You can see that people are getting Christmas Crazy

One tired cookie...heading off to bed.
Hope the Christmas Crazies aren't getting to you!
Sleep well..............Much love, Sue

A full day at TFM has me chillin' on the couch with Mitzi and Opal... and watching Clash of the Choirs. Watch out for Patti LaBelle! My prediction...it's going to come down to Cinci and Phillie!

Am looking forward to tomorrow, the Single Moms and their kids Christmas Dinner. Then... after work on Thursday, off to Louisville. Plan to stay over in Asheville and I hope to get to DanaMarie and Brian's mid afternoon on Friday, so I can lend DanaMarie a hand. She's been so busy...worked all last week...worked the weekend at UH...and then all this week. Saturday will be her only day off. She never complains.

Hope all is well at home. Saw the field at the Browns game on CNN...it looked terrible. Stay warm and safe.
Love always, Sue