Dear kids,
What dreary weather we’re having! I sure would like to see more blue sky. When we get closer to Christmas, though, everything will be a lot more cheery. We have some fun events coming up.
A week from tonight is the Messiah at Tom’s church at 7:00 pm. There will be a before-party at Tom’s house at 5:30–that always seems to work better than an after-party. If you can come, call Kim for a food assignment. The Messiah itself should be spectacular. I wish I were singing in it, but this isn’t my year. Tom will be our only family member in the choir.
The family Christmas gift-exchange will be Saturday, the 17th. Skating is at 2 pm, dinner is at 4, and we’ll do gifts at 5. I’m not sure what the menu will be, but it won’t hurt for each of us to call Nora for a food assignment, and any other details she might have for us.
The very next day, Sunday the 18th, at 5 pm, will be book club at our house. There’s plenty of time still to read “A Christmas Carol.” It’s plenty short. I’ve been through it several times and it gets better and better. Dickens really understood Christmas.
And it isn’t too early to start thinking about an after-Christmas sledding party. Monday or Tuesday, the 26th or 27th–let me know which day is better for you. There should be plenty of snow at the cabin. Maybe we can get Tom to make us some pork, and we can all bring our Christmas leftovers. Hey, it’s a tradition! We’ve been doing it for more than 20 years now!
I’m typing this letter with my hearing aids in. I neglected them for a couple of weeks because I felt so lousy, but now I’m wearing them a few hours every day. They really take some getting used to! I can hear the computer keys clicking as I type, which is weird.
Most of my health problems have improved, except for my poor swollen lip. None of my doctors have had any suggestions for me. I’ll be going to the wound clinic again tomorrow, so maybe I can get somebody to take a serious look at it. Meantime, I sure appreciate all your prayers. I had chemo this past week, and even though it’s never pleasant, I really feel your love and support. My life is good because of our big, loving family.
Lots of love to you all, Mom
