4 More Days,,,,,,Are You Ready ???

I dont know about you,yet last week seemed like October!!!!

So then.are we all ready for Christmas ?

Sitting back and enjoying the fruits of our labour? (maybe a glass of cider and a warm mince pie ??!!)

I'm as read as i'll ever be, mince pies is a no no i'm afraid as i cant stand the things

I'm working monday on a painting job then i'm off.

No. Going out in a mo to do a bit more shopping.

Hello Rick and Mick.

A few days ago I came home to a bit of unexpected and nasty news that would have sucked the joy of Christmas right out of me, but by the grace of God, I have a very dear friend, who without hesitation, was able to bail me out of what could have been a very nasty situation. 

That kind of put things in perspective for me, and made me realize that I have much to be grateful for; so far, I still have heat and electricity, when many in nearby towns don't. I have a job, where some in my office have been laid off. I've got my health (knock on wood). But, most of all,(thanks to POE) I have good friends who care about me and I them. 

There may not be much in the way of monetary gifts, but I have the gift of my youngest sister's presence (she just moved to Boston a few weeks ago), and it's the first Christmas we have ever spent together!

So, yes, in my mind and heart, I am ready for Christmas.

I refuse to get stressed over Christmas, so if it's not done it's not done.

We all have one gift under the tree this year and that's one more than allot of people, so we're blessed.

And yes, I am looking forward to the food (I don't stress over that either, if I gain weight, I gain weight).

You know, I love Bread Sauce so much it makes me wonder why I only make it once a year.

I am not getting stressed over the holiday. Not worth it when you can celebrate Christ's birthday any and every day of the year. It is not about the decorations or the food. It is really about celebrating who he is, what he stands for and his atonement! Why not have the spirit of Christmas all year long! Why not show that charitable side of yourself all year long. Treat people with love and respect all year and maybe the world would become a better place to live!

I am just thankful to have a roof over my head and a warm bed to sleep in. Food in my fridge and friends who care about me and I them. 

My wish for everyone is a humble heart, peace and happiness always!  

I think you three gals hit the nail on the head.  Thank you.

Christmas is not meant to be stressed over.  I learned that lesson the hard way quite a few years ago by trying to do too much and then not being able to enjoy the day. 

Well Rick, not exactly.  The 2 weeks holiday I should be having now was dis-allowed by my boss as usual. But in exchange, I do now have Xmas Day and Boxing Day off then back to work until 2009 sometime. So, carrying over all the dis-allowed holidays from 2008 into 2009 will give him more opportunities to dis-allow even more holiday applications next year.

The UK does have a legal minium of holidays per year, but some employers seem to struggle trying to comply with it, thus holiday applications regularly get turned down trying to run their business.