Christmas 2021
During this challenging year there were three things that kept me going:
My Bert – the daily visits are the highlight of each day. He is happy in his world, content with his surroundings, full of good cheer, and best of all he still knows me.
Friends – they sustain, support, encourage, care, and will call even when I do not. Thanks for being such understanding friends.
Laughter – I find that more stress only result in greater laughter. It is good medicine.
We have weathered another year living with a pandemic. We languish, bothered by the uncertainty and loss of control over our daily living, yet awaken each day with gratitude to be alive. The rites go on as we welcome new lives, see love blossom, and attend weddings, and funerals via Zoom. Even so we dare to hope that one day we will be free to be, not as we were before but better.
Here is a special greeting:
May you have the Spirit of Christmas which is Peace;
The Gladness of Christmas which is Hope;
The Heart of Christmas which is Love.
Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year.
Paula My Dear,
We wish you strength, faith, courage, much love, and a brighter and better tomorrows. Your words are so hopeful and encouraging; thank you my dear friend. Love you.
You always have uplifting words too. We are sisterfriends!
I missed you Paola. I also missed Bert and your wonderful parties. Belfountain changed complete when you left. It feels very lonely and without much life. I am very happy to know that Bert is doing well and feeling happy. That is wonderful !! As always, I love your writing. Thank you very much for keeping us updated about Bert. Lots of love for you & Bert!! Neil & Susana Barnes
Great to get this lovely note, Susana. I think Belfountain changed since the children left us. Returning your love with many hugs.
Wishing you a healthy and happy 2022.
I’m glad that you’ve found comforts in another strange and difficult year. Wishing you and Bert all the best for Christmas and the coming year.
Thank you, Andrea.
Best wishes for a less challenging year, Paula. And may you find the strength to conquer the ones that present themselves, as they will. Walk good.
Erma
Thank you, Erma.
Thank you, Paula, for these words of encouragement that remind me that all is not lost. As you have written, there is reason to hope that life will go on, quite possibly better than it was before. Merry Christmas to you and to Bert! Sadie Merle
For 2022 my words are: Look upwards, go forward, spread joy outwards. If I can stay the course, I think 2022 will be better in spite of the trials that will come.
Thank you, Paula. 2021 has been a difficult year, but it is good to know that so many of us have been able to weather it with the help of friends and family. Best wishes to you and to all the people who have helped us to get through the year.
Adele
Thank you, Adele. It is good to now that even if we are lonely we are not alone.
Thank you, Paula. Lovely and wise as always. May life reward everything you do for Bert and your fine family. Have a wonderful 2022.
Thank you, Larry. The whole world needs a wonderful New Year. Let’s hope it is this coming one, 2022.