Let’s be real.
This year has been HARD. For EVERYONE.
We’re all struggling to find joy, peace, and silver linings.
Some turn inward to find that peace.
And while I definitely search internally for comfort and calm, my Christmas Joy comes with bringing it to others.
Yesterday I did a little thing. It wasn’t much, but it made a difference. I went to the Dollar Tree yesterday after work and picked up a bunch of garland, window clings, and little Santas and Elves. Today I brought them to work and we used them to decorate all of our work station cubicles, spreading a little cheer.
In my alternate universe I’m an alarm dispatcher for security companies. Not exactly a “no stress” job. We need a little Christmas there.
To watch the faces of my work peeps brighten and to see them getting excited about decorating their stations made my whole day!
And it seems I’m not the only one feeling the need to give…
Hubby called me at work to see how I felt about adopting a family in need and making Christmas special for them. We picked a single mom with 5 children between the ages of 10-2. No child should have to miss out on the magic of Christmas.
As many of my long term readers know, I’m a military brat.
We moved. A lot.
Somehow, Christmas still found it’s way into my heart and soul….so this song by the incredibly talented new(ish) artist, Ingrid Andress, really spoke to me on a deep level.
Wherever you are…
Whatever you’re doing….
My greatest wish for you this holiday season?
That Christmas finds you.
*hugs*
theinnerwildkat 
What a great video! I love the message.
Warm hugs to you my friend. This can’t go on forever. Hang in there.
Merry Christmas!
Patricia Rickrode
w/a Jansen Schmidt
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Ditto, my friend. Merry Christmas and wishing you a stellar New Year.
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