Christmas Cards

Lou and I came to the realization that sending out Christmas cards is a very time consuming effort. We have sent out around 100 and we have gotten the task down to about the easiest way we know to do. This year we both wrote letters to all of our friends, and family members and enclosed a picture that was taken as we exchanged our wedding vows. Next year should be a bit easier, only one letter and perhaps not as many cards. Today when I went for the mail I was delighted to find cards from folks that I hear from but once a year. The shear pleasure of opening a card and finding a letter along with pictures of grandchildren, new homes, birds from their yards, vacation pictures and yes one with sad news of the passing of a loved one. The special one today was from a girlfriend from college, so many years ago, but a nice long letter bringing me up to date on all of her family. The special one for Lou was a card from one of his retired buddies wife congratulating him on his new life and telling him how glad they were that he had found someone to share the rest of his life with. That pleased both of us and that is exactly how we feel. We are so blessed that God has given us both a chance for love and happiness for the rest of our married lives. We have so very much to be grateful for this Christmas season while we are celebrating the birth of our Christ.

Today was a bitter cold day for Preston and Lou to hunt, but being the troopers they are they stayed out and hunted. As Preston told me at dinner they had a country stroll. They both enjoy each others company and it is a good time for both of them with or without a gun. I always enjoy our visits after dinner each evening. Tomorrow is the last day to hunt and I believe Brion and one grandson are coming up late tonight to be able to hunt tomorrow.