Today is the Feast of the Epiphany (Three Kings), well actually the true date was Jan 6, but the Catholic Church celebrated it today. And as tradition has it, our Christmas decorations came down today. I am grateful to be able to see out the front window again. Although I love when the Christmas decor goes up, I am also grateful when it comes down. But, just a confession, there are some Christmas items I leave up all year long. The meaning is just too deep not to have it present all year long. :)
But I was also grateful for something else. My daughter-in-law came to visit this afternoon. We had such a delightful time. As I was putting things away, she was going through Michael's photo albums of his earlier years. It was so much fun to reminisce with her. It made putting things away go quickly. She also told me how much my boys love me. The way she said it was so loving. I let her know how much I appreciated hearing that. Even though you know your family loves you, it's nice to have it affirmed. Especially when you kids get older, move out, and are on their own. As a parent, you often wonder (at least I do) if the lessons you taught them, and the love you showered upon them impact the decisions they make. Today, I was reasssured they do. I was very happy to know this. Thanks Valerie. :)
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