last minute

So...... are you "ready" for Christmas?  All the gifts ready to go?  Figured out the how, and when, for the family get togethers?  Still trying to figure out who is going to bring what to eat?  Maybe.... the idea is at least in the back of your mind to ignore everybody and have a QUIET day?  So........if all of these things are not accomplished - yet at least - what are your plans?

For the first time in about 40 years I am actually "ready."  40 years ago it was because I had to have surgery, after breaking my ankle, so I had to STAY in my recliner.  At the time I made all of my gifts so staying "down" and quiet meant I finished well before Thanksgiving let alone Christmas.  This year I admit I have been "getting ready" since early August, and I don't have churches and worship services to be preparing, so I am (and have been) ready.  I can tell you, however, between churches, Advent, taking care of Dad and Christmas Eve services it was usually EARLY morning Christmas Day before the last things were ready.  AND...thankfully(!) someone else was always doing the cooking!

So........  Please take a few minutes to remember.  Take a few minutes to stop and breathe.  Then you can either start laughing.......OR come up with a reason NOT to start screaming!