A record snowfall for us here in Vancouver. Over 12" of snow on the ground on Christmas and it was snowing hard again here earlier. As I sit here thinking back over the years it was 1978 the last time that I had a white Christmas. At my last measurment we had 15" of snow on the ground Monday night. This week has been a mess not only with the weather but also with work and deliveries. Angela and I have been getting a ride to Portland to work from my manager Cory who has 4 wheel drive and lives near by. Thank you so much Cory! The problem with the roads are the ruts are so deep that normal cars get high centered and just can't go. I'm really glad we are suppose to warm up and start thawing out. We had a wonderful quiet evening at Ron's house last night with the entire family and just a fantastic day today. Angela made her famous Christmas casserole and Jessi and Colin came by. Jake, Angela and I played a few games of Scrabble and watched a movie. By far my best Christmas present is having all of our family together.
"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other"
Christmas - that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance - a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved. May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!
I hope that you all find peace, love, joy and happiness this coming year. I love you all.
