peaceful and calm Christmas

Even though I was super busy on Christmas eve,shopping at the last minute through pouring rainand peaks of snow, I kept my temper. I visited mymom and sister and brother on Christmas eve andwe had a nice time. It was real hard because it isthe first Christmas without our dad, he died in Juneof this year. We talked about my dad's strength andcourageousness and I encouraged all of us to let thesesame qualities out in ourselves and confront things in thesame way.Christmas Day the children opened gifts from Santa andfrom us. They seemed very happy and did not complainabout the gifts this year. I became fustrated sometimesthroughout the day but I was able to express myself in acontrolled way and keep the peace.We were blessed with a nice dinner and evening,I slept like a baby last night!!!wishing peace and happiness for all, Ida.