Thursday, January 15, 2009

The Holidays

We had wonderful plans for the holidays this year. Nothing turned out the way we planned.

We were all packed and ready to go see family - the flights were cancelled and we ended up staying put. We didn't even leave the airport, or part with a single suitcase. We didn't even get to check in. Upon our arrival at the check in desk, we were informed that our flights were cancelled and we should turn around and go home.

So, we turned around, went out for breakfast, then proceeded to wander Calgary contemplating some sort of major purchase to try and cheer ourselves up.

Our major purchase turned out to be groceries at Costco. Our Christmas turned out to be just the three of us, and it was wonderful. We had dinner with some angelic friends who heard that we were earthbound, bless their dear hearts.

Funny how things turn out soo very well even when it's not anything at all the way we planned.

My parents came for the week of New Years. We were going to go swimming, to the Zoo, The Festival of Lights, play games...Barry and my dad were going to start framing the basement...all sorts of fun stuff. Barry and I were sick.

Very sick.

Barry rarely got out of bed the whole time they were here. I stumbled off to work (the odd day) and the other days my wonderful dad chauffeured me to the Dr.

I had a sinus infection and Barry had an ear infection. What are the odds?

Instead of doing doing and more doing, we just were. We read, visited, watched a movie, played cards, napped...and just enjoyed being family.

It was one of the most relaxing and wonderful visits we've had. I still feel sorry that my parents had to run the household, but it was sure nice to have them here to look after us.

Thanks guys.

Funny, even though it didn't turn out at all the way we had it planned...it turned out exactly the way we needed it to.

God is good.

Hugs,


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