Thought for a Sunday (Only it's Tuesday) - 27 December 2011
Hi Everyone. Hope this finds you well. I do hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday (whatever you may celebrate). I am not looking out a window this morning, but I am sitting in my sister's kitchen while the kids watch some sort of zombie movie. I am a little late this week as I was at my parents for a few days and they only have dial up (I just could not handle that).
I celebrate Christmas and it was very merry indeed. I got to see wonderful old friends and spend lots of time with family. We had happiness and a bit of sadness at the same time over the holidays. I spent Christmas eve with my friends of over 30 years as I normally do, but we also realized its the last Christmas in the house as their father just sold it. He has owned it for almost 48 years, but it is now much too big for him to be rattling around in by himself so he bought a small place across from one of the daughters. He'll be close to some of the grandchildren as well. I was thinking about my deceased friend Barbara and how she loved Christmas as her husband and daughter were there. How were your feelings and emotions over the holiday? What did you do with them?
I got home in time for Midnight Mass with my sister, oldest nephew and his girlfriend. This was the first time I have attended mass since the church changed the prayers. Thank goodness they have a cheat sheet as I was a little lost. I joked around and said the reason the church has a choir is because they are the only people that can sing the hymns and sound decent. I told my sister the church needed to lighten up a bit and be more swinging like some of the Baptist churches. I remember when the church experimented with folk masses for the young people and they were such fun. As I mentioned last week I was feeling a little sentimental this time of year and sure enough in church I felt myself tear up three times. Not sure if it was the ambiance or the sermon, but I did feel a little weepy. At one point in the mass, they actually shut out the lights and only have candles burning, they then sing Silent Night. It is so beautiful to see and hear. I have a lot to be grateful for and I made sure to express it. What about your spirituality? Did you feel it? Explore it? Share it?
The kids received way too many gifts, but that's normal for most of us. I think they enjoyed everything they received. My oldest nephew woke up Christmas morning with the stomach flu so it was not the greatest day for him. He is much better today. So far, knock on wood, the rest of us have not received that gift from him (LOL).
I have to say I had some fun having my niece open the Uggs I got her on her birthday. I left the present on the kitchen table as she prepared for school. She opened it and was thrilled beyond belief. She immediately wore them to school and so far she is taking care of them more than I expected. She waited three years for those boots and I think it was worth it. I just could not see the expense before now.
Spent some time with my parents and see them slowing down a bit more. My father decided to join a gym and he is going almost every day. I'm so proud of him to decide to work out at 78 years old. We started having a discussion today of the future and he decided that he would sit down with me and the attorney in the spring to be sure all wishes are recorded and in order. Neither my mom or sister will have the discussion so I told him as an HR person I am used to having some of the discussions. I let him know that I would try to keep them both in their house as long as possible so we need to discuss perhaps some renovations to bathrooms and such to accommodate future needs. He was quite happy to know that I want to work with them on these items.
My dad was happy to have someone to go out to breakfast with as my mom is an oatmeal in the morning type person. He likes to go out for a big breakfast so at least once in my visit I'll head out with him. We went to Dave's Diner this morning in Middleborough. Great Place, nice staff and good comfort food. I think I had the biggest omelet I have had in a long time and a grilled english muffin. There is nothing like a grilled english muffin. I think this is a New England type thing as you don't find them in too many other places.
It's so nice not to think about work this week. I know it will be there when I return, but for now...relax, sleep in (yes I do that here), play games, and in general have some fun. When I had back I am scheduled for a massage before I head back to work - what a great frame of mind I'll be in for the 3rd of January.
I better get a move on here - the kids are out riding scooters in the chilly air and I want to watch them a bit and play with Buddy the dog. Take care of yourself - we all need to. Enjoy your week. Chat soon. Marie
"I am thankful to all those who said NO to me. It's because of them I did it myself." - Albert Einstein
"You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you." - James Allen
Referrals are always welcome!
I celebrate Christmas and it was very merry indeed. I got to see wonderful old friends and spend lots of time with family. We had happiness and a bit of sadness at the same time over the holidays. I spent Christmas eve with my friends of over 30 years as I normally do, but we also realized its the last Christmas in the house as their father just sold it. He has owned it for almost 48 years, but it is now much too big for him to be rattling around in by himself so he bought a small place across from one of the daughters. He'll be close to some of the grandchildren as well. I was thinking about my deceased friend Barbara and how she loved Christmas as her husband and daughter were there. How were your feelings and emotions over the holiday? What did you do with them?
I got home in time for Midnight Mass with my sister, oldest nephew and his girlfriend. This was the first time I have attended mass since the church changed the prayers. Thank goodness they have a cheat sheet as I was a little lost. I joked around and said the reason the church has a choir is because they are the only people that can sing the hymns and sound decent. I told my sister the church needed to lighten up a bit and be more swinging like some of the Baptist churches. I remember when the church experimented with folk masses for the young people and they were such fun. As I mentioned last week I was feeling a little sentimental this time of year and sure enough in church I felt myself tear up three times. Not sure if it was the ambiance or the sermon, but I did feel a little weepy. At one point in the mass, they actually shut out the lights and only have candles burning, they then sing Silent Night. It is so beautiful to see and hear. I have a lot to be grateful for and I made sure to express it. What about your spirituality? Did you feel it? Explore it? Share it?
The kids received way too many gifts, but that's normal for most of us. I think they enjoyed everything they received. My oldest nephew woke up Christmas morning with the stomach flu so it was not the greatest day for him. He is much better today. So far, knock on wood, the rest of us have not received that gift from him (LOL).
I have to say I had some fun having my niece open the Uggs I got her on her birthday. I left the present on the kitchen table as she prepared for school. She opened it and was thrilled beyond belief. She immediately wore them to school and so far she is taking care of them more than I expected. She waited three years for those boots and I think it was worth it. I just could not see the expense before now.
Spent some time with my parents and see them slowing down a bit more. My father decided to join a gym and he is going almost every day. I'm so proud of him to decide to work out at 78 years old. We started having a discussion today of the future and he decided that he would sit down with me and the attorney in the spring to be sure all wishes are recorded and in order. Neither my mom or sister will have the discussion so I told him as an HR person I am used to having some of the discussions. I let him know that I would try to keep them both in their house as long as possible so we need to discuss perhaps some renovations to bathrooms and such to accommodate future needs. He was quite happy to know that I want to work with them on these items.
My dad was happy to have someone to go out to breakfast with as my mom is an oatmeal in the morning type person. He likes to go out for a big breakfast so at least once in my visit I'll head out with him. We went to Dave's Diner this morning in Middleborough. Great Place, nice staff and good comfort food. I think I had the biggest omelet I have had in a long time and a grilled english muffin. There is nothing like a grilled english muffin. I think this is a New England type thing as you don't find them in too many other places.
It's so nice not to think about work this week. I know it will be there when I return, but for now...relax, sleep in (yes I do that here), play games, and in general have some fun. When I had back I am scheduled for a massage before I head back to work - what a great frame of mind I'll be in for the 3rd of January.
I better get a move on here - the kids are out riding scooters in the chilly air and I want to watch them a bit and play with Buddy the dog. Take care of yourself - we all need to. Enjoy your week. Chat soon. Marie
"I am thankful to all those who said NO to me. It's because of them I did it myself." - Albert Einstein
"You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you." - James Allen
"When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way." - Wayne Dyer
Referrals are always welcome!
Posted by Beacon Coaching - Marie Nagle at 12/27/2011 11:43 AM 
Categories: Work, Emotions, Friends, humor, Gratitude, Celebrations
Categories: Work, Emotions, Friends, humor, Gratitude, Celebrations
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