52 of 52 of 2022

This day 5 years ago forever changed my life and the meaning of Christmas Eve. The whole family met at the cemetery, late as per the Dulay usual form. We prayed as we do each year. This year as I lead us in prayer I broke down a bit. Today hit different for me. I truly miss him. Dan was there to comfort me and remind me that I've done everything I could for him. I continue to do everything I can for my mom too. At the end of my dad's life and my mom's, I know I'll have no regrets.

The other meaning for Christmas Eve is getting things ready for the kids tomorrow. All the presents are wrapped and hidden away. Now we wait for them to fall asleep so we can put bows on each one and put it under the tree. The looks on their faces tomorrow will be permanently etched in my heart.  

51 of 52 of 2022

This week we received some devastating news. Dan's grandma had a stroke Tuesday morning, December 13th. We learned she passed at Thursday at 11:17 pm, December 15.  

I'll carry some regret with me because we didn't make it to the family reunion this summer. We didn't go because we were not sure if one of my brothers could care for mom while we would be gone. Had I known that it would be the last time for us to see her then I would have pushed harder to go.  

We will be in Colorado for the kid's Spring Break for 2 weeks. We were really hoping to spend time with her then.  

I'll remember her as being one of the sweetest persons I know. She truly loved unconditionally. She took me in as family the moment we met. She had the most sweetest and semi wet butterfly kisses. She and I would exchange letters by mail every now and again. We will miss her.  

50 of 52 of 2022

This week I met my new team for the first time in person at the office. It was nice to see everyone in the flesh. My team is small with only 10 of us. Our team meshes well together. I had a great time but I was exhausted. I am not used to having to dress in non work out clothes and be on my best behavior for an entire day. It took me about an hour and a half to get ready and out the door. 

49 of 52 of 2022

This week was pretty uneventful. The kid's elves arrived this week. The first day they brought advent calendars. The 2nd day they did snowflakes. The 3rd day they hid in the workshop and tree. The 4th day they hid in their stockings. We shall see what day 5 brings. 

This coming week will be very busy with work and gift wrapping.