Christmas is a day when, like Thanksgiving, I find myself pondering just how truly fortunate and blessed I am. This year, there are no lack of things I should be, and am, very grateful for. It’s been a tough year in many respects, with what seemed like more than the requisite amount of heartache. Sometimes, though, it’s darkest just before things REALLY start to suck you realize that you woke up with the covers pulled over your head.
The good news is that the old adage, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”, turns out to be true. I made it through a period I wouldn’t wish on anyone, came out whole, and in doing so somehow managed to find myself in an even better place. I have no need of gifts this year, because I wake up next to my gift every morning. What else could I possibly want?
No, it truly does not suck to be Jack, and that pretty much sums up everything I’m grateful for. ‘Nuff said. ;-)
A warm and “Merry Christmas” to all of my readers, wherever this Christmas may find you. I hope that today finds you safe, happy, and in the warm embrace of family- however you may happen to define “family.”
Thanks for sharing the ride for the past 10+ years. Now get off the computer, grab some eggnog, and make sure Aunt Edna’s not monopolizing the mistletoe….
(After the jump, the lyrics from my favorite Christmas song.)
Merry Christmas from the Family, Robert Earl Keen
Mom got drunk and Dad got drunk at our Christmas party
We were drinking champagne punch and homemade eggnog
Little sister brought her new boyfriend
He was a Mexican
We didn’t know what to think of him until he sang
Feliz Navidad, Feliz NavidadBrother Ken brought his kids with him
The three from his first wife Lynn
And the two identical twins from his second wife Mary Nell
Of course he brought his new wife Kay
Who talks all about AA
Chain smoking while the stereo plays Noel, Noel
The First NoelCarve the Turkey
Turn the ball game on
It’s margaritas when the eggnog’s gone
Send somebody to the Quickpak Store
We need some ice and an extension chord
A can of bean dip and some Diet Rites
A box of Pampers, Marlboro Lights
Halelluja everybody say cheese
Merry Christmas from the familyFred and Rita drove from Harlingen
I can’t remember how I’m kin to them
But when they tried to plug their motor home in
They blew our Christmas lights
Cousin David knew just what went wrong
So we all waited out on our front lawn
He threw the breaker and the lights came on
And we sang Silent Night, Silent Night, Oh Holy NightCarve the turkey turn the ball game on
It’s Bloody Marys
Cause We All Want One!
Send somebody to the Stop ‘N Go
We need some celery and a can of fake snow
A bag of lemons and some Diet Sprites
A box of Tampons, some Salem Lights
Halelluja, everybody say cheese
Merry Christmas from the FamilyFeliz Navidad!
