Holiday Blessings

First United Methodist Choir, Geneseo.

It has been a great holiday! I went to Church on Christmas Eve morning to see mom sing in the choir (she is first row third from right; in between the Kisers) and then she came over to our house for our usual afternoon supper and then opened gifts.

If 2017 could be known for something, it was quilts. Mom made each boy a Christmas quilt and then made a quilt for each girlfriend! AND she made Tom and I a quilt for our 20 year anniversary in October. She also made a quilt for my nephew Ben and his new wife on their wedding day last September. I'm sure she made more and I don't know who all she made one for this year.

The most amazing thing about 2017 was that mom made it through the year without any chemo! Her CA125 count has been hovering around an average of 4 this entire year, and that alone is amazing.

These are the times when we are thankful for the simple things.... like just getting up in the morning and staying healthy. Mom is feeling good and not having any other symptoms. Her arthritis is bothering her (typical this time of year) and her winter cough has reared up.

We are blessed!

Christmas morning!