So it's that time of year...time to juggle. When do we celebrate what and where do we do it and with who? That's always how it goes with the military. Can you get leave? When are the kids off school? Do we have time to get there and back? If we go see family who do we see when and for how long? This year I think we are staying here, because my husband will be on duty. I'm actually looking forward to not rushing here and there and being able to just relax with the kids and enjoy the days.
For us, this year is very different than what we've normally had. My dad passed away so my mom went to spend the holidays with my Aunt. I am spending my holiday break determining if I have ovarian cancer. My son rolled his truck (which was my dad's) and we are trying to keep it from being totalled as well as dealing with his injuries, which may end up being more serious than originally thought. His concussion may have caused him to develop a subdural hematoma and may require surgery. All this, and I'm trying to finish up the last couple weeks of the college semester. My husband is on duty for Christmas, so we won't be traveling...which probably wouldn't have happened anyway due to my son and my health circumstances. So this year I'm focusing on the true meaning of the holidays and what is really important...not the hustle and bustle of running here and there and trying to outspend everyone else. It will be a simple holiday, but nice I hope.
I am so glad that this year my husband is home and not away in Iraq. Christmas on Skype last year was nice, but not quite the same! I do have several friends who are gone this year to various locations, and I hope they have the best holiday possible, but they are missed.
I guess in this short little post I'd like to say happy holidays to you all, and I hope you take time to remember the things that are really important. Don't forget our military members who don't get to eat the home cooking and be surrounded by family. If not for them, where would we be? So keep them in your hearts, and pray for their safe return.
