Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Holiday Neighborly Celebrations


My friends\neighbors invited me to their family Thanksgiving celebration a few weeks ago and as much as I tried to decline they were not having any of it.  I didn't want to impose and be a bother, as they were having a house full but in hindsight I am happy I went.  I had a very nice time, met many of the family that I had only heard stories about.  The meal was delicious, I left stuffed AND with a doggie bag of goodies.

So, when I got the call this past Saturday that their family Christmas party was Sunday and that I should arrive around 2ish, I didn't dare try to bow out.  Once again I had a great time, watched some football, joked and laughed a lot and drank and ate my fill!

Much to my surprise I was also included in their Christmas gift swap!  There were 22 of us in all, so there was a lot of swapping taking place.  The original gift I opened was taken, as was the one I was swapped with but ironically when it was all said and done, I walked away with my original gift, a plug-in the wall heated throw blanket!  Almost no need to turn the thermostat up past 60 now...

I am beyond blessed and am VERY fortunate to have such wonderful friends\neighbors!  I don't know where I would be without their support and caring. I'm not sure if they truly know how thankful I am to have them in my life and just how appreciative I am for EVERYTHING that they've done and do for me!

Note: The picture above is of my neighbors family room.

#Blessed

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