For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Merry Christmas to all of those I hold dear. Family and friends. Near and far. Whether we see or speak to one another on a regular basis, comment to one another occasionally on facebook, or havent had contact in years...please know that you all hold a very special place in my heart. Many years ago, Damian and I made the decision to move to North Carolina. I naively had expectations of still returning home to Western NY frequently to see my immediate and extended family---its only a 10-12 hour drive. Then injuries happen, job loss happens, holiday surgeries happen....basically--life. I grew up travelling to huge holiday gatherings filled with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, friends, with my Dads family a week before Christmas and then heading over to my other grandparents house on Christmas Day after our festivities at home ---Christmas dinner with all the fixings, Grandma not sitting down until we were about finished eating, wrapping paper all over the living room, my dad and grandpa falling asleep in their respective spots after dinner while everyone else played a board game. I love living in NC. Damian has a great job, with great coworkers and employers. The girls have splendid, supportive friends and go to great schools. Best of all.....God has brought us an absolutely amazing church and church family. We have a great small group with friends who love and care about us and our family, friends.....that are our family. They have walked with us through some of the most trying times in our lives, for that I am ever grateful---that God brought them to our path and that our strength and faith has only been strengthened. During the holiday season though....is when I miss my family most. My mom, dad, brother, so many aunts, uncles, cousins..and all of their children. I regret that I have neglected providing that experience for my girls. So many family members that they dont know or recall. So many that dont know them. Just know that I love you all.....and wish I could come home for Christmas! I hold you all so close to my heart, and miss you more with each passing day. All my love, many blessings for this Christmas, may the Peace of our Lord Christ be with you now and as you walk through this upcoming year....Jamie (along with Damian, Aria, and Cadence
Posted on: Thu, 25 Dec 2014 21:58:03 +0000
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