Whew
I can breath a little easier now that Christmas is over. Tomorrow at work, I can get back to browsing the blog world, althoughI did notice a new addition or two to our little circle so I had to go check those out. And I popped over to OT a couple of times this weekend. So I'm getting back into the real world.
Dad came home from the hospital on Friday. It was touch and go as to whether I would be able to go to their house on Christmas though. I came down with a nasty flu/cold and I didn't want to get him sick. Luckily I was vigilant in taking my Airborne/vitamin C/Orange Juice/Nyquil/Aleve cold&sinus/Afrin/Christmas cookies/Fudge/other cookies/candy, that I don't think I'm contagious any longer *achooo* exsqueeze me. I am still sick but at least the body aches are gone.
So Christmas with the family very nice. I went over at breakfast and then we opened presents and then we just hung out. Michelle showed up after being at her parent's house and my Mom's best friend came over because she does every year.Then around 2pm people started to bring us food. My Dad's best friends all pitched in and made us a complete dinner. Deep fried turkey,stuffing,cranberry sauce, candied yams, mashed potatoes, pies with real whipped cream (I thought of Coco when no Cool Whip showed up)
I couldn't believe that these people took the time out of their own Christmas Day to do this for us. My Dad has some wonderful friends. I just can't believe that they would do this for my Dad and our family. It was the best Christmas meal we have ever had. Despite the fact that I couldn't taste a thing because of my cold, I ate every single thing and enjoyed it more than any other year. Now I know what love tastes like.
Dad came home from the hospital on Friday. It was touch and go as to whether I would be able to go to their house on Christmas though. I came down with a nasty flu/cold and I didn't want to get him sick. Luckily I was vigilant in taking my Airborne/vitamin C/Orange Juice/Nyquil/Aleve cold&sinus/Afrin/Christmas cookies/Fudge/other cookies/candy, that I don't think I'm contagious any longer *achooo* exsqueeze me. I am still sick but at least the body aches are gone.
So Christmas with the family very nice. I went over at breakfast and then we opened presents and then we just hung out. Michelle showed up after being at her parent's house and my Mom's best friend came over because she does every year.Then around 2pm people started to bring us food. My Dad's best friends all pitched in and made us a complete dinner. Deep fried turkey,stuffing,cranberry sauce, candied yams, mashed potatoes, pies with real whipped cream (I thought of Coco when no Cool Whip showed up)
I couldn't believe that these people took the time out of their own Christmas Day to do this for us. My Dad has some wonderful friends. I just can't believe that they would do this for my Dad and our family. It was the best Christmas meal we have ever had. Despite the fact that I couldn't taste a thing because of my cold, I ate every single thing and enjoyed it more than any other year. Now I know what love tastes like.
posted by Bravie at 8:37 PM
35 Comments:
Aww, your last sentence choked me up! I'm SO glad your dad came home and that you all got to spend Christmas together. It's great to see you here, and I hope you continue to feel better.
Keep taking those meds!
*smooch*
I"m glad that this Christmas turned out so well for you. All typed with one hand cause cat is on lap.
Your last sentence says it all, Carey. I'm glad you had a lovely family Christmas.
Glad your dad is home and doing better. Sounds like it turned out wonderful. There are some great people in the world. I too and getting sick. Uck!
Awwwwww *sniff*
*smooch* So glad your Christmas was nice.
Oh I am so glad your Dad came home and your Christmas went well!
Best thing about lov eis there are no calories and you can go for seconds!
Awwww, that really is sweet. I think I mentioned in OT how you really know that people care about you at this time of year. I am so glad you were able to spend it with your dad at home.
And speaking of germ fighters. Have you tried Zicam? I'm telling you, it works. And I think they have a "flu" version too. It's probably too late this time, but just keep it on the shelf with your Airborne. I used both last week.
I've only had the Zicam swabs and I did not like those at all. I wouldn't mind trying the spray though. But not if it's goopy like the swabs. Ick.
You brought a little tear to my eye! What a wonderful Christmas you ended up having, despite the cold.
Glad you are feeling better & that your dad is home and surrounded by loving friends and family.
I am just glad you are back up to speed. WHEW is what I say too!
Thanks for the warm thoughts everybody. *achooo* damn cold.
*wipes nose*
*shoves Zicam swab up Carey's nose*
They work, darnit.
Okay, they also have spray and chewables.
That's so wonderful, Carey (not least because of non-Cool Whip.. those people must really love you).
I'm glad you're feeling better, though diseased, and that you're back. Blogworld is just not the same without you.
Now my nose has goopy goo in it from those terrible swabs. Acks.
Thank You, Coco. I knew you would be impressed with the non Cool Whip.
Come and bring your goopy sticks over to Monsty's blog. We have until Friday to *poot* it up to an unreal number of posts.
I went and pooted in her blog. *grin*
You're my favourite today.
(well, you and Swami) *bigamous smooch*
Woo Hoo. You're the only one who doesn't get mad at me when I poot. *grin*
Michelle yelled at me muchly last night. *pouty poot*
Well, I have gas that would stun a yak, so I can't talk.
Plus, you're 3000 km away. I can't smell you. :D
*poot*
Just sharing the wealth.
Michelle swears they could smell me in China last night.
*holds nose*
*sprays Oust*
Tell her that we couldn't in Quebec. Maybe it was a prevailing winds issue.
*laughs hysterically at the "prevailing winds" pun*
I am so very glad you had a nice holiday and yes, I will be attending your house for the holidays next year.
Can I bring Thea with me?
Well of course you can. *smooch*
YAY! Guess what just came in the afternoon mail? COOKIES FROM CAREY!! They are wonderful. Perfect timing. DH made me leave all the cookies up at my parent's house and then as soon as we got home, had the nerve to ask me if we had any cookies in the house. Grrrr. I am tempted NOT to share.
Thank you Carey and *smooches* to you too!
*munches noisily on candy cane cookies*
*smooch* I'm glad you got them. Enjoy. Tell DH that I said that you couldn't share with him. That I made them special just for you. *wink*
I've already had three and since you packaged them to stay fresh for an extended period of time, they are going nowhere near home.
He'll get no cookies and he'll like it! Bwahahaha!
Yay!!!! TK is eating my cookies.
Whut?
I already finished off half of my cookies. They are yummy!
I'm glad you enjoyed them. I still have a few left at home too. *burp*
They were very yummy. I was so excited.
Awww, sweetie, so glad to hear you had a nice holiday. And that your Dad is home, and that you ate love, and and and *snif*
Good to see you back.
*smooch*
*smooch* to Syren.
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