I could hear cheer from the house of neighbors and even peep in from my upstairs windows, which was nothing voyeuristic, just something I noticed.
All was merry and bright, which it should be
Cynde read a Christmas poem and rhymed Yahtzee with Pepsi, and all was on par for usual.
I do hope, however, that when they did the "Brady" tree and had to hang "Bryan's" ornament, then there was a moment of instrumentation for cinematic effect knowing I was not going to be there this year.
I tell everyone that I get two days off a year and they are Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I look forward to it year around, and it is always the goal of all the other days --- to make it home for Christmas. It hit me early in the week that I was not going to be healthy enough this year, but I did enjoy the lights in my house, the company of the dog, and knowing that Chitunga brought the sleigh up north for delivery without me (although I didn't nearly finish shopping....just ran out of steam).
It's all good, as it is what it is.
Merry Christmas, Everyone! From our home, to yours.